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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.92, 7,560.96 and 2,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.92, 7,560.96 and 2,304 is: 3,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.92 : 7,560.96 = 2,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.92/7,560.96 = 2,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.92x = 7,560.96 × 2,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.92x = 17,420,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,451.84/5,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.12

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