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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.70, 7,712.46 and 2,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.70, 7,712.46 and 2,022.03 is: 3,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.70 : 7,712.46 = 2,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.70/7,712.46 = 2,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.70x = 7,712.46 × 2,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.70x = 15,594,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,594,825.49/5,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.01

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