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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.44, 7,551.66 and 2,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.44, 7,551.66 and 2,926.80 is: 4,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.44 : 7,551.66 = 2,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.44/7,551.66 = 2,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.44x = 7,551.66 × 2,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.44x = 22,102,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,198.49/5,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.94

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