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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.26, 7,742.24 and 2,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.26, 7,742.24 and 2,041.08 is: 3,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.26 : 7,742.24 = 2,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.26/7,742.24 = 2,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.26x = 7,742.24 × 2,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.26x = 15,802,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,531.22/5,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.76

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