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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.14, 7,759.56 and 2,053.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.14, 7,759.56 and 2,053.22 is: 3,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.14 : 7,759.56 = 2,053.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.14/7,759.56 = 2,053.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.14x = 7,759.56 × 2,053.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.14x = 15,932,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,083.78/5,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.18

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