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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.83, 7,615.14 and 2,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.83, 7,615.14 and 2,610.20 is: 3,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.83 : 7,615.14 = 2,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.83/7,615.14 = 2,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.83x = 7,615.14 × 2,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.83x = 19,877,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,877,000.35/5,076.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.24

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