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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.52, 7,658.52 and 1,773.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.52, 7,658.52 and 1,773.81 is: 2,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.52 : 7,658.52 = 1,773.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.52/7,658.52 = 1,773.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.52x = 7,658.52 × 1,773.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.52x = 13,584,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584,759.36/5,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.80

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