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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.70, 7,748.49 and 2,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.70, 7,748.49 and 2,050.89 is: 3,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.70 : 7,748.49 = 2,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.70/7,748.49 = 2,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.70x = 7,748.49 × 2,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.70x = 15,891,300.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,300.66/5,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.53

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