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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.55, 7,756.88 and 2,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.55, 7,756.88 and 2,049.48 is: 3,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.55 : 7,756.88 = 2,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.55/7,756.88 = 2,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.55x = 7,756.88 × 2,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.55x = 15,897,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,604.63/5,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.24

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