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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.88, 7,610.28 and 2,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.88, 7,610.28 and 2,605.60 is: 3,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.88 : 7,610.28 = 2,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.88/7,610.28 = 2,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.88x = 7,610.28 × 2,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.88x = 19,829,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829,345.57/5,070.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.43

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