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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.78, 7,596.88 and 2,104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.78, 7,596.88 and 2,104.41 is: 3,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.78 : 7,596.88 = 2,104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.78/7,596.88 = 2,104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.78x = 7,596.88 × 2,104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.78x = 15,986,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986,950.24/5,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.25

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