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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.24, 7,727.92 and 2,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.24, 7,727.92 and 2,030.48 is: 3,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.24 : 7,727.92 = 2,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.24/7,727.92 = 2,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.24x = 7,727.92 × 2,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.24x = 15,691,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,387.00/5,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.55

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