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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,142.68, 7,708.44 and 2,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,142.68, 7,708.44 and 2,640.44 is: 3,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,142.68 : 7,708.44 = 2,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,142.68/7,708.44 = 2,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,142.68x = 7,708.44 × 2,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,142.68x = 20,353,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353,673.31/5,142.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.80

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