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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.74, 7,644.29 and 2,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.74, 7,644.29 and 2,017.02 is: 3,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.74 : 7,644.29 = 2,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.74/7,644.29 = 2,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.74x = 7,644.29 × 2,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.74x = 15,418,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,685.82/5,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.80

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