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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.69, 7,683.34 and 1,834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.69, 7,683.34 and 1,834.71 is: 2,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.69 : 7,683.34 = 1,834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.69/7,683.34 = 1,834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.69x = 7,683.34 × 1,834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.69x = 14,096,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,700.73/5,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.35

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