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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.60, 7,694.10 and 2,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.60, 7,694.10 and 2,663.80 is: 3,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.60 : 7,694.10 = 2,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.60/7,694.10 = 2,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.60x = 7,694.10 × 2,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.60x = 20,495,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,543.58/5,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.32

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