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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.64, 7,560.96 and 2,443.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.64, 7,560.96 and 2,443.96 is: 3,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.64 : 7,560.96 = 2,443.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.64/7,560.96 = 2,443.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.64x = 7,560.96 × 2,443.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.64x = 18,478,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478,683.80/5,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.94

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