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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.76, 7,651.54 and 1,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.76, 7,651.54 and 1,983.34 is: 2,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.76 : 7,651.54 = 1,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.76/7,651.54 = 1,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.76x = 7,651.54 × 1,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.76x = 15,175,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,605.34/5,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.17

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