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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064, 7,596.96 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064, 7,596.96 and 2,328 is: 3,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064 : 7,596.96 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064/7,596.96 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064x = 7,596.96 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064x = 17,685,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,722.88/5,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.44

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