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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.22, 7,750.94 and 2,052.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.22, 7,750.94 and 2,052.41 is: 3,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.22 : 7,750.94 = 2,052.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.22/7,750.94 = 2,052.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.22x = 7,750.94 × 2,052.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.22x = 15,908,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,115.88/5,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.88

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