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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.42, 7,655.20 and 2,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.42, 7,655.20 and 2,766.44 is: 4,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.42 : 7,655.20 = 2,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.42/7,655.20 = 2,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.42x = 7,655.20 × 2,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.42x = 21,177,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,651.49/5,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.64

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