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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.74, 7,684.96 and 2,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.74, 7,684.96 and 2,002.44 is: 3,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.74 : 7,684.96 = 2,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.74/7,684.96 = 2,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.74x = 7,684.96 × 2,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.74x = 15,388,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,388,671.30/5,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.65

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