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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.54, 7,711.51 and 2,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.54, 7,711.51 and 2,023.28 is: 3,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.54 : 7,711.51 = 2,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.54/7,711.51 = 2,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.54x = 7,711.51 × 2,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.54x = 15,602,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,501.36/5,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.83

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