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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.10, 7,781.70 and 2,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.10, 7,781.70 and 2,415.26 is: 3,621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.10 : 7,781.70 = 2,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.10/7,781.70 = 2,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.10x = 7,781.70 × 2,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.10x = 18,794,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,828.74/5,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.28

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