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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.54, 7,722.46 and 1,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.54, 7,722.46 and 1,863.20 is: 2,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.54 : 7,722.46 = 1,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.54/7,722.46 = 1,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.54x = 7,722.46 × 1,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.54x = 14,388,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,514.35/5,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.60

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