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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.60, 7,682.40 and 2,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.60, 7,682.40 and 2,934.60 is: 4,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.60 : 7,682.40 = 2,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.60/7,682.40 = 2,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.60x = 7,682.40 × 2,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.60x = 22,544,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544,771.04/5,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.90

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