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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.73, 7,671.78 and 2,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.73, 7,671.78 and 2,924.80 is: 4,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.73 : 7,671.78 = 2,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.73/7,671.78 = 2,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.73x = 7,671.78 × 2,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.73x = 22,438,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438,422.14/5,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.17

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