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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.97, 7,752.06 and 2,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.97, 7,752.06 and 2,053.16 is: 3,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.97 : 7,752.06 = 2,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.97/7,752.06 = 2,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.97x = 7,752.06 × 2,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.97x = 15,916,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,238.89/5,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.00

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