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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.62, 7,671.55 and 1,827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.62, 7,671.55 and 1,827.82 is: 2,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.62 : 7,671.55 = 1,827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.62/7,671.55 = 1,827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.62x = 7,671.55 × 1,827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.62x = 14,022,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,212.52/5,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.06

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