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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.80, 7,724.40 and 2,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.80, 7,724.40 and 2,684.80 is: 4,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.80 : 7,724.40 = 2,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.80/7,724.40 = 2,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.80x = 7,724.40 × 2,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.80x = 20,738,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738,469.12/5,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.26

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