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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.80, 7,704.90 and 2,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.80, 7,704.90 and 2,671.80 is: 4,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.80 : 7,704.90 = 2,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.80/7,704.90 = 2,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.80x = 7,704.90 × 2,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.80x = 20,585,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585,951.82/5,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.76

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