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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.28, 7,740.53 and 2,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.28, 7,740.53 and 2,045.48 is: 3,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.28 : 7,740.53 = 2,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.28/7,740.53 = 2,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.28x = 7,740.53 × 2,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.28x = 15,833,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833,099.30/5,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.48

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