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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.72, 7,751.64 and 2,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.72, 7,751.64 and 2,046.04 is: 3,070.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.72 : 7,751.64 = 2,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.72/7,751.64 = 2,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.72x = 7,751.64 × 2,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.72x = 15,860,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860,165.51/5,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.27

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