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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.71, 7,741.82 and 1,872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.71, 7,741.82 and 1,872.07 is: 2,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.71 : 7,741.82 = 1,872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.71/7,741.82 = 1,872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.71x = 7,741.82 × 1,872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.71x = 14,493,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,214.29/5,158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.46

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