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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.85, 7,684.43 and 2,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.85, 7,684.43 and 2,002.73 is: 3,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.85 : 7,684.43 = 2,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.85/7,684.43 = 2,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.85x = 7,684.43 × 2,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.85x = 15,389,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,857.70/5,122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.16

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