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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.94, 7,704.08 and 2,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.94, 7,704.08 and 2,017.06 is: 3,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.94 : 7,704.08 = 2,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.94/7,704.08 = 2,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.94x = 7,704.08 × 2,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.94x = 15,539,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,591.60/5,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.07

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