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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.63, 7,674.99 and 1,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.63, 7,674.99 and 1,829.92 is: 2,744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.63 : 7,674.99 = 1,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.63/7,674.99 = 1,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.63x = 7,674.99 × 1,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.63x = 14,044,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,617.70/5,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.90

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