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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.44, 7,727.04 and 2,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.44, 7,727.04 and 2,413.44 is: 3,621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.44 : 7,727.04 = 2,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.44/7,727.04 = 2,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.44x = 7,727.04 × 2,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.44x = 18,648,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648,747.42/5,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.51

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