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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.50, 7,691.26 and 2,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.50, 7,691.26 and 2,051.66 is: 3,077.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.50 : 7,691.26 = 2,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.50/7,691.26 = 2,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.50x = 7,691.26 × 2,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.50x = 15,779,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,850.49/5,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.49

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