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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.96, 7,762.69 and 2,056.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.96, 7,762.69 and 2,056.63 is: 3,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.96 : 7,762.69 = 2,056.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.96/7,762.69 = 2,056.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.96x = 7,762.69 × 2,056.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.96x = 15,964,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,964.30/5,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.25

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