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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.72, 7,724.59 and 2,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.72, 7,724.59 and 2,071 is: 3,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.72 : 7,724.59 = 2,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.72/7,724.59 = 2,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.72x = 7,724.59 × 2,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.72x = 15,997,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,625.89/5,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.50

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