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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.90, 7,763.37 and 2,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.90, 7,763.37 and 2,056.37 is: 3,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.90 : 7,763.37 = 2,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.90/7,763.37 = 2,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.90x = 7,763.37 × 2,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.90x = 15,964,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,361.17/5,174.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.96

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