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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.28, 7,726.86 and 2,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.28, 7,726.86 and 2,028.36 is: 3,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.28 : 7,726.86 = 2,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.28/7,726.86 = 2,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.28x = 7,726.86 × 2,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.28x = 15,672,853.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,853.75/5,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.11

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