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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.16, 7,663.20 and 2,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.16, 7,663.20 and 2,030.40 is: 3,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.16 : 7,663.20 = 2,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.16/7,663.20 = 2,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.16x = 7,663.20 × 2,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.16x = 15,559,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,361.28/5,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.98

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