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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.53, 7,743.86 and 2,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.53, 7,743.86 and 2,041.19 is: 3,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.53 : 7,743.86 = 2,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.53/7,743.86 = 2,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.53x = 7,743.86 × 2,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.53x = 15,806,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,689.59/5,162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.81

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