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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.36, 7,740.79 and 2,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.36, 7,740.79 and 2,042.24 is: 3,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.36 : 7,740.79 = 2,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.36/7,740.79 = 2,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.36x = 7,740.79 × 2,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.36x = 15,808,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,507.16/5,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.27

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