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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.57, 7,753.17 and 2,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.57, 7,753.17 and 2,536.92 is: 3,804.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.57 : 7,753.17 = 2,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.57/7,753.17 = 2,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.57x = 7,753.17 × 2,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.57x = 19,669,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,669,152.83/5,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.06

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