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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.72, 7,799.03 and 2,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.72, 7,799.03 and 2,034.69 is: 3,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.72 : 7,799.03 = 2,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.72/7,799.03 = 2,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.72x = 7,799.03 × 2,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.72x = 15,868,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868,588.01/5,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.58

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