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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.64, 7,614.96 and 2,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.64, 7,614.96 and 2,304.24 is: 3,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.64 : 7,614.96 = 2,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.64/7,614.96 = 2,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.64x = 7,614.96 × 2,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.64x = 17,546,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,695.43/5,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.36

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