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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.32, 7,619.16 and 3,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.32, 7,619.16 and 3,026 is: 4,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.32 : 7,619.16 = 3,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.32/7,619.16 = 3,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.32x = 7,619.16 × 3,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.32x = 23,055,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,578.16/5,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.43

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