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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.11, 7,756.22 and 2,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.11, 7,756.22 and 2,049.04 is: 3,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.11 : 7,756.22 = 2,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.11/7,756.22 = 2,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.11x = 7,756.22 × 2,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.11x = 15,892,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,819.85/5,169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.58

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