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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.55, 7,754.33 and 2,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.55, 7,754.33 and 2,047.86 is: 3,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.55 : 7,754.33 = 2,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.55/7,754.33 = 2,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.55x = 7,754.33 × 2,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.55x = 15,879,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879,771.99/5,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.98

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