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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.55, 7,724.03 and 2,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.55, 7,724.03 and 2,031.98 is: 3,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.55 : 7,724.03 = 2,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.55/7,724.03 = 2,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.55x = 7,724.03 × 2,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.55x = 15,695,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,695,025.70/5,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.07

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