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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.26, 7,694.31 and 2,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.26, 7,694.31 and 2,050.50 is: 3,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.26 : 7,694.31 = 2,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.26/7,694.31 = 2,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.26x = 7,694.31 × 2,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.26x = 15,777,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777,182.66/5,128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.52

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