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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.26, 7,705.89 and 2,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.26, 7,705.89 and 2,944.48 is: 4,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.26 : 7,705.89 = 2,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.26/7,705.89 = 2,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.26x = 7,705.89 × 2,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.26x = 22,689,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,838.99/5,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.72

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