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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.51, 7,727.27 and 2,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.51, 7,727.27 and 2,553.84 is: 3,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.51 : 7,727.27 = 2,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.51/7,727.27 = 2,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.51x = 7,727.27 × 2,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.51x = 19,734,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734,198.45/5,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.76

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