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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.83, 7,772.65 and 2,021.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.83, 7,772.65 and 2,021.54 is: 3,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.83 : 7,772.65 = 2,021.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.83/7,772.65 = 2,021.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.83x = 7,772.65 × 2,021.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.83x = 15,712,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,712,722.88/5,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.52

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