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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.59, 7,735.07 and 2,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.59, 7,735.07 and 2,034.07 is: 3,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.59 : 7,735.07 = 2,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.59/7,735.07 = 2,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.59x = 7,735.07 × 2,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.59x = 15,733,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,733,659.58/5,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.36

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