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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.40, 7,685.70 and 2,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.40, 7,685.70 and 2,006.20 is: 3,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.40 : 7,685.70 = 2,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.40/7,685.70 = 2,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.40x = 7,685.70 × 2,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.40x = 15,419,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419,051.34/5,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.19

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