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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.22, 7,770.57 and 2,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.22, 7,770.57 and 2,061.89 is: 3,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.22 : 7,770.57 = 2,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.22/7,770.57 = 2,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.22x = 7,770.57 × 2,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.22x = 16,022,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,021.72/5,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.13

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