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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.88, 7,616.40 and 2,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.88, 7,616.40 and 2,158.56 is: 3,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.88 : 7,616.40 = 2,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.88/7,616.40 = 2,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.88x = 7,616.40 × 2,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.88x = 16,440,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,440,456.38/5,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.02

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