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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.68, 7,728.28 and 2,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.68, 7,728.28 and 2,032.97 is: 3,050.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.68 : 7,728.28 = 2,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.68/7,728.28 = 2,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.68x = 7,728.28 × 2,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.68x = 15,711,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,317.67/5,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.34

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