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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.53, 7,724.24 and 2,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.53, 7,724.24 and 2,026.61 is: 3,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.53 : 7,724.24 = 2,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.53/7,724.24 = 2,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.53x = 7,724.24 × 2,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.53x = 15,654,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654,011.89/5,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.48

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