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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.46, 7,539.60 and 2,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.46, 7,539.60 and 2,064.26 is: 3,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.46 : 7,539.60 = 2,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.46/7,539.60 = 2,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.46x = 7,539.60 × 2,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.46x = 15,563,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,694.70/5,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.35

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