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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.79, 7,611.92 and 2,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.79, 7,611.92 and 2,606.96 is: 3,911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.79 : 7,611.92 = 2,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.79/7,611.92 = 2,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.79x = 7,611.92 × 2,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.79x = 19,843,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,919.87/5,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.84

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