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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.62, 7,611.60 and 2,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.62, 7,611.60 and 2,152.04 is: 3,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.62 : 7,611.60 = 2,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.62/7,611.60 = 2,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.62x = 7,611.60 × 2,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.62x = 16,380,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,380,467.66/5,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.56

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