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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.61, 7,762.98 and 2,053.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.61, 7,762.98 and 2,053.55 is: 3,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.61 : 7,762.98 = 2,053.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.61/7,762.98 = 2,053.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.61x = 7,762.98 × 2,053.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.61x = 15,941,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,628.76/5,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.34

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