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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.73, 7,753.02 and 2,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.73, 7,753.02 and 2,053.92 is: 3,079.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.73 : 7,753.02 = 2,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.73/7,753.02 = 2,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.73x = 7,753.02 × 2,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.73x = 15,924,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,082.84/5,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.06

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