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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.88, 7,652.81 and 2,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.88, 7,652.81 and 2,023.88 is: 3,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.88 : 7,652.81 = 2,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.88/7,652.81 = 2,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.88x = 7,652.81 × 2,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.88x = 15,488,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,335.90/5,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.81

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