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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.75, 7,664.63 and 2,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.75, 7,664.63 and 2,033.91 is: 3,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.75 : 7,664.63 = 2,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.75/7,664.63 = 2,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.75x = 7,664.63 × 2,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.75x = 15,589,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,589,157.43/5,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.87

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