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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.73, 7,741.35 and 2,042.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.73, 7,741.35 and 2,042.61 is: 3,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.73 : 7,741.35 = 2,042.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.73/7,741.35 = 2,042.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.73x = 7,741.35 × 2,042.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.73x = 15,812,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,558.92/5,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.83

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