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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.41, 7,774.29 and 2,062.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.41, 7,774.29 and 2,062.71 is: 3,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.41 : 7,774.29 = 2,062.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.41/7,774.29 = 2,062.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.41x = 7,774.29 × 2,062.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.41x = 16,036,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,105.73/5,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.33

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