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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.04, 7,752.92 and 2,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.04, 7,752.92 and 2,704.59 is: 4,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.04 : 7,752.92 = 2,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.04/7,752.92 = 2,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.04x = 7,752.92 × 2,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.04x = 20,968,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968,456.38/5,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.98

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