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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.78, 7,074.96 and 2,768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.78, 7,074.96 and 2,768.92 is: 3,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.78 : 7,074.96 = 2,768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.78/7,074.96 = 2,768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.78x = 7,074.96 × 2,768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.78x = 19,589,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589,998.24/5,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.11

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