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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.26, 7,771.68 and 2,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.26, 7,771.68 and 2,063.04 is: 3,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.26 : 7,771.68 = 2,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.26/7,771.68 = 2,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.26x = 7,771.68 × 2,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.26x = 16,033,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,033,286.71/5,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.88

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