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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.44, 7,666.56 and 2,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.44, 7,666.56 and 2,644.56 is: 3,967.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.44 : 7,666.56 = 2,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.44/7,666.56 = 2,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.44x = 7,666.56 × 2,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.44x = 20,274,677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274,677.91/5,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.31

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