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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.41, 7,760.97 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.41, 7,760.97 and 2,053.44 is: 3,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.41 : 7,760.97 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.41/7,760.97 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.41x = 7,760.97 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.41x = 15,936,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936,686.24/5,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.50

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