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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.48, 7,755.16 and 2,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.48, 7,755.16 and 2,052.44 is: 3,076.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.48 : 7,755.16 = 2,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.48/7,755.16 = 2,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.48x = 7,755.16 × 2,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.48x = 15,917,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917,000.59/5,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.65

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