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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.41, 7,767.84 and 2,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.41, 7,767.84 and 2,061.59 is: 3,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.41 : 7,767.84 = 2,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.41/7,767.84 = 2,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.41x = 7,767.84 × 2,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.41x = 16,014,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,062.43/5,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.08

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