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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.13, 7,739.79 and 1,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.13, 7,739.79 and 1,871.16 is: 2,808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.13 : 7,739.79 = 1,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.13/7,739.79 = 1,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.13x = 7,739.79 × 1,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.13x = 14,482,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482,385.46/5,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.23

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