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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.64, 7,680.96 and 2,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.64, 7,680.96 and 2,826.72 is: 4,240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.64 : 7,680.96 = 2,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.64/7,680.96 = 2,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.64x = 7,680.96 × 2,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.64x = 21,711,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711,923.25/5,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.08

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