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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.88, 7,727.92 and 2,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.88, 7,727.92 and 2,381.68 is: 3,567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.88 : 7,727.92 = 2,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.88/7,727.92 = 2,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.88x = 7,727.92 × 2,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.88x = 18,405,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,432.51/5,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.72

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