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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.34, 7,789.66 and 2,726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.34, 7,789.66 and 2,726.62 is: 4,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.34 : 7,789.66 = 2,726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.34/7,789.66 = 2,726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.34x = 7,789.66 × 2,726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.34x = 21,239,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,239,442.75/5,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.11

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