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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.74, 7,755.57 and 2,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.74, 7,755.57 and 2,050.08 is: 3,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.74 : 7,755.57 = 2,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.74/7,755.57 = 2,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.74x = 7,755.57 × 2,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.74x = 15,899,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,538.95/5,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.91

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