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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.94, 7,766.25 and 2,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.94, 7,766.25 and 2,056.14 is: 3,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.94 : 7,766.25 = 2,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.94/7,766.25 = 2,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.94x = 7,766.25 × 2,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.94x = 15,968,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968,497.28/5,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.95

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