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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.94, 7,701.09 and 2,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.94, 7,701.09 and 2,015.06 is: 3,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.94 : 7,701.09 = 2,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.94/7,701.09 = 2,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.94x = 7,701.09 × 2,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.94x = 15,518,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,158.42/5,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.07

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