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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.82, 7,606.20 and 2,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.82, 7,606.20 and 2,606.40 is: 3,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.82 : 7,606.20 = 2,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.82/7,606.20 = 2,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.82x = 7,606.20 × 2,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.82x = 19,824,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,799.68/5,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.36

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