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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.70, 7,605.96 and 2,604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.70, 7,605.96 and 2,604.07 is: 3,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.70 : 7,605.96 = 2,604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.70/7,605.96 = 2,604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.70x = 7,605.96 × 2,604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.70x = 19,806,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,452.26/5,070.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.06

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