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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.27, 7,977.74 and 2,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.27, 7,977.74 and 2,030.85 is: 3,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.27 : 7,977.74 = 2,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.27/7,977.74 = 2,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.27x = 7,977.74 × 2,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.27x = 16,201,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,583.12/5,317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.98

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