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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.35, 7,767.74 and 2,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.35, 7,767.74 and 2,060.01 is: 3,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.35 : 7,767.74 = 2,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.35/7,767.74 = 2,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.35x = 7,767.74 × 2,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.35x = 16,001,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,611.78/5,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.31

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