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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.47, 7,680.71 and 2,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.47, 7,680.71 and 2,346.42 is: 3,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.47 : 7,680.71 = 2,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.47/7,680.71 = 2,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.47x = 7,680.71 × 2,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.47x = 18,022,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022,171.56/5,120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.63

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