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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.32, 7,725.12 and 2,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.32, 7,725.12 and 2,031.18 is: 3,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.32 : 7,725.12 = 2,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.32/7,725.12 = 2,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.32x = 7,725.12 × 2,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.32x = 15,691,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,109.24/5,154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.27

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