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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.54, 7,688.58 and 2,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.54, 7,688.58 and 2,351.48 is: 3,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.54 : 7,688.58 = 2,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.54/7,688.58 = 2,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.54x = 7,688.58 × 2,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.54x = 18,079,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,542.10/5,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.66

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