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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.48, 7,740.96 and 2,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.48, 7,740.96 and 2,561.76 is: 3,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.48 : 7,740.96 = 2,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.48/7,740.96 = 2,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.48x = 7,740.96 × 2,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.48x = 19,830,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830,481.69/5,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.76

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