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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,131.33, 7,691.37 and 2,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,131.33, 7,691.37 and 2,010.80 is: 3,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,131.33 : 7,691.37 = 2,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,131.33/7,691.37 = 2,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,131.33x = 7,691.37 × 2,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,131.33x = 15,465,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,818.48/5,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.00

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