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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.28, 7,696.38 and 2,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.28, 7,696.38 and 2,052.52 is: 3,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.28 : 7,696.38 = 2,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.28/7,696.38 = 2,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.28x = 7,696.38 × 2,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.28x = 15,796,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796,973.88/5,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.16

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