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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.54, 7,689.79 and 2,205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.54, 7,689.79 and 2,205.15 is: 3,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.54 : 7,689.79 = 2,205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.54/7,689.79 = 2,205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.54x = 7,689.79 × 2,205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.54x = 16,957,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,957,140.42/5,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.07

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