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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.51, 7,767.55 and 2,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.51, 7,767.55 and 2,060.29 is: 3,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.51 : 7,767.55 = 2,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.51/7,767.55 = 2,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.51x = 7,767.55 × 2,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.51x = 16,003,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,405.59/5,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.75

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