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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.60, 7,661.40 and 2,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.60, 7,661.40 and 2,029.60 is: 3,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.60 : 7,661.40 = 2,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.60/7,661.40 = 2,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.60x = 7,661.40 × 2,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.60x = 15,549,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,577.44/5,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.40

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