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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.60, 7,576.20 and 2,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.60, 7,576.20 and 2,127.60 is: 3,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.60 : 7,576.20 = 2,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.60/7,576.20 = 2,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.60x = 7,576.20 × 2,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.60x = 16,119,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119,123.12/5,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.26

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