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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.68, 7,764.26 and 2,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.68, 7,764.26 and 2,056.01 is: 3,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.68 : 7,764.26 = 2,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.68/7,764.26 = 2,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.68x = 7,764.26 × 2,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.68x = 15,963,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,368.94/5,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.30

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