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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.50, 7,688.25 and 2,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.50, 7,688.25 and 2,047.50 is: 3,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.50 : 7,688.25 = 2,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.50/7,688.25 = 2,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.50x = 7,688.25 × 2,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.50x = 15,741,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741,691.88/5,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.25

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