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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.56, 7,121.46 and 2,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.56, 7,121.46 and 2,802.68 is: 3,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.56 : 7,121.46 = 2,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.56/7,121.46 = 2,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.56x = 7,121.46 × 2,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.56x = 19,959,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,173.51/5,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.64

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