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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.75, 7,744.14 and 2,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.75, 7,744.14 and 2,042.24 is: 3,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.75 : 7,744.14 = 2,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.75/7,744.14 = 2,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.75x = 7,744.14 × 2,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.75x = 15,815,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815,353.75/5,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.95

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