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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.50, 7,676.25 and 2,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.50, 7,676.25 and 2,039.50 is: 3,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.50 : 7,676.25 = 2,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.50/7,676.25 = 2,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.50x = 7,676.25 × 2,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.50x = 15,655,711.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655,711.88/5,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.25

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