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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.84, 7,605.78 and 2,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.84, 7,605.78 and 2,604.28 is: 3,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.84 : 7,605.78 = 2,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.84/7,605.78 = 2,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.84x = 7,605.78 × 2,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.84x = 19,807,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807,580.74/5,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.17

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