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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.30, 7,727.27 and 2,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.30, 7,727.27 and 2,028.58 is: 3,043.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.30 : 7,727.27 = 2,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.30/7,727.27 = 2,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.30x = 7,727.27 × 2,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.30x = 15,675,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,355.92/5,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.58

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