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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.48, 7,727.96 and 2,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.48, 7,727.96 and 2,034.24 is: 3,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.48 : 7,727.96 = 2,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.48/7,727.96 = 2,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.48x = 7,727.96 × 2,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.48x = 15,720,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,525.35/5,155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.28

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