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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.67, 7,727.54 and 2,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.67, 7,727.54 and 2,031.55 is: 3,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.67 : 7,727.54 = 2,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.67/7,727.54 = 2,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.67x = 7,727.54 × 2,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.67x = 15,698,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,854.41/5,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.33

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