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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.41, 7,747.26 and 2,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.41, 7,747.26 and 2,044.15 is: 3,064.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.41 : 7,747.26 = 2,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.41/7,747.26 = 2,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.41x = 7,747.26 × 2,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.41x = 15,836,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836,561.53/5,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.11

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