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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.17, 7,716.52 and 2,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.17, 7,716.52 and 2,441.49 is: 3,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.17 : 7,716.52 = 2,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.17/7,716.52 = 2,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.17x = 7,716.52 × 2,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.17x = 18,839,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,839,810.20/5,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.81

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