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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.90, 7,860.18 and 2,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.90, 7,860.18 and 2,901.44 is: 4,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.90 : 7,860.18 = 2,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.90/7,860.18 = 2,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.90x = 7,860.18 × 2,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.90x = 22,805,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,840.66/5,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.19

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