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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.68, 7,576.60 and 2,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.68, 7,576.60 and 2,129.36 is: 3,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.68 : 7,576.60 = 2,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.68/7,576.60 = 2,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.68x = 7,576.60 × 2,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.68x = 16,133,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,308.98/5,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.02

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