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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.70, 7,723.05 and 2,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.70, 7,723.05 and 2,551.30 is: 3,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.70 : 7,723.05 = 2,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.70/7,723.05 = 2,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.70x = 7,723.05 × 2,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.70x = 19,703,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703,817.47/5,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.95

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