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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.72, 7,769.82 and 2,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.72, 7,769.82 and 2,061.39 is: 3,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.72 : 7,769.82 = 2,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.72/7,769.82 = 2,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.72x = 7,769.82 × 2,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.72x = 16,016,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016,629.25/5,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.39

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