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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.43, 7,706.30 and 2,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.43, 7,706.30 and 2,017.31 is: 3,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.43 : 7,706.30 = 2,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.43/7,706.30 = 2,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.43x = 7,706.30 × 2,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.43x = 15,545,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,947.43/5,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.02

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