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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.39, 7,726.75 and 2,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.39, 7,726.75 and 2,032.27 is: 3,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.39 : 7,726.75 = 2,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.39/7,726.75 = 2,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.39x = 7,726.75 × 2,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.39x = 15,702,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,842.22/5,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.68

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