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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.96, 7,730.58 and 2,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.96, 7,730.58 and 2,034.82 is: 3,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.96 : 7,730.58 = 2,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.96/7,730.58 = 2,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.96x = 7,730.58 × 2,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.96x = 15,730,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,338.80/5,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.72

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