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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.74, 7,759.08 and 2,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.74, 7,759.08 and 2,052.19 is: 3,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.74 : 7,759.08 = 2,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.74/7,759.08 = 2,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.74x = 7,759.08 × 2,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.74x = 15,923,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,106.39/5,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.08

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