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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.87, 7,737.93 and 2,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.87, 7,737.93 and 2,041.29 is: 3,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.87 : 7,737.93 = 2,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.87/7,737.93 = 2,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.87x = 7,737.93 × 2,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.87x = 15,795,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,359.13/5,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.60

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