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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.25, 7,758.93 and 2,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.25, 7,758.93 and 2,540.73 is: 3,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.25 : 7,758.93 = 2,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.25/7,758.93 = 2,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.25x = 7,758.93 × 2,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.25x = 19,713,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,346.22/5,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.69

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