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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.90, 7,680.96 and 2,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.90, 7,680.96 and 2,659.52 is: 3,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.90 : 7,680.96 = 2,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.90/7,680.96 = 2,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.90x = 7,680.96 × 2,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.90x = 20,427,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427,666.74/5,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.08

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