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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.74, 7,748.84 and 2,047.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.74, 7,748.84 and 2,047.62 is: 3,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.74 : 7,748.84 = 2,047.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.74/7,748.84 = 2,047.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.74x = 7,748.84 × 2,047.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.74x = 15,866,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866,679.76/5,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.33

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