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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.61, 7,761.28 and 2,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.61, 7,761.28 and 2,055.78 is: 3,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.61 : 7,761.28 = 2,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.61/7,761.28 = 2,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.61x = 7,761.28 × 2,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.61x = 15,955,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,484.20/5,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.63

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