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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.36, 7,727.08 and 2,030.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.36, 7,727.08 and 2,030.81 is: 3,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.36 : 7,727.08 = 2,030.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.36/7,727.08 = 2,030.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.36x = 7,727.08 × 2,030.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.36x = 15,692,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692,231.33/5,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.82

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