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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.18, 7,682.89 and 2,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.18, 7,682.89 and 2,001.60 is: 3,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.18 : 7,682.89 = 2,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.18/7,682.89 = 2,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.18x = 7,682.89 × 2,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.18x = 15,378,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,378,072.62/5,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.25

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