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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.36, 7,730.91 and 2,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.36, 7,730.91 and 2,035.53 is: 3,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.36 : 7,730.91 = 2,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.36/7,730.91 = 2,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.36x = 7,730.91 × 2,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.36x = 15,736,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,499.23/5,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.27

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