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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.60, 7,694.40 and 2,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.60, 7,694.40 and 2,537.60 is: 3,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.60 : 7,694.40 = 2,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.60/7,694.40 = 2,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.60x = 7,694.40 × 2,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.60x = 19,525,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,525,309.44/5,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.40

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