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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.10, 7,764.64 and 2,014.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.10, 7,764.64 and 2,014.55 is: 3,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.10 : 7,764.64 = 2,014.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.10/7,764.64 = 2,014.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.10x = 7,764.64 × 2,014.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.10x = 15,642,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642,211.65/5,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.42

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