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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.22, 7,652.88 and 2,640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.22, 7,652.88 and 2,640.42 is: 3,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.22 : 7,652.88 = 2,640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.22/7,652.88 = 2,640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.22x = 7,652.88 × 2,640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.22x = 20,206,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,817.41/5,108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.75

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