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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.72, 7,683.36 and 2,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.72, 7,683.36 and 2,043 is: 3,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.72 : 7,683.36 = 2,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.72/7,683.36 = 2,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.72x = 7,683.36 × 2,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.72x = 15,697,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,104.48/5,121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.81

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