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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.52, 7,680.76 and 2,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.52, 7,680.76 and 2,044.68 is: 3,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.52 : 7,680.76 = 2,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.52/7,680.76 = 2,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.52x = 7,680.76 × 2,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.52x = 15,704,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,696.36/5,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.01

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