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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.46, 7,747.32 and 2,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.46, 7,747.32 and 2,044.91 is: 3,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.46 : 7,747.32 = 2,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.46/7,747.32 = 2,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.46x = 7,747.32 × 2,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.46x = 15,842,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,533.40/5,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.83

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