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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.60, 7,690.80 and 2,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.60, 7,690.80 and 2,663.20 is: 3,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.60 : 7,690.80 = 2,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.60/7,690.80 = 2,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.60x = 7,690.80 × 2,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.60x = 20,482,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,138.56/5,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.05

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