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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.22, 7,685.76 and 2,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.22, 7,685.76 and 2,789.30 is: 4,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.22 : 7,685.76 = 2,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.22/7,685.76 = 2,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.22x = 7,685.76 × 2,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.22x = 21,437,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,890.37/5,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.38

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