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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.74, 7,750.49 and 2,540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.74, 7,750.49 and 2,540.06 is: 3,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.74 : 7,750.49 = 2,540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.74/7,750.49 = 2,540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.74x = 7,750.49 × 2,540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.74x = 19,686,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686,687.24/5,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.33

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