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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.30, 7,668.27 and 2,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.30, 7,668.27 and 2,034.30 is: 3,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.30 : 7,668.27 = 2,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.30/7,668.27 = 2,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.30x = 7,668.27 × 2,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.30x = 15,599,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,561.66/5,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.38

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