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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.72, 7,748.53 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.72, 7,748.53 and 2,050.92 is: 3,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.72 : 7,748.53 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.72/7,748.53 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.72x = 7,748.53 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.72x = 15,891,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,610.02/5,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.57

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