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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.93, 7,659.98 and 2,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.93, 7,659.98 and 2,639.46 is: 3,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.93 : 7,659.98 = 2,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.93/7,659.98 = 2,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.93x = 7,659.98 × 2,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.93x = 20,218,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,210.81/5,103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.30

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