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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,077.53, 7,605.36 and 2,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,077.53, 7,605.36 and 2,475 is: 3,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,077.53 : 7,605.36 = 2,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,077.53/7,605.36 = 2,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,077.53x = 7,605.36 × 2,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,077.53x = 18,823,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,266/5,077.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.17

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