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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.22, 7,701.33 and 2,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.22, 7,701.33 and 2,015.70 is: 3,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.22 : 7,701.33 = 2,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.22/7,701.33 = 2,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.22x = 7,701.33 × 2,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.22x = 15,523,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,532.37/5,134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.54

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