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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.44, 7,683.26 and 2,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.44, 7,683.26 and 2,001.84 is: 3,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.44 : 7,683.26 = 2,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.44/7,683.26 = 2,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.44x = 7,683.26 × 2,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.44x = 15,380,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380,657.20/5,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.60

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