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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.55, 7,631.19 and 2,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.55, 7,631.19 and 2,623.06 is: 3,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.55 : 7,631.19 = 2,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.55/7,631.19 = 2,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.55x = 7,631.19 × 2,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.55x = 20,017,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,069.24/5,088.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.75

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