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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145, 7,717.86 and 2,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145, 7,717.86 and 2,067 is: 3,100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145 : 7,717.86 = 2,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145/7,717.86 = 2,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145x = 7,717.86 × 2,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145x = 15,952,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952,816.62/5,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.64

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