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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.76, 7,738.13 and 1,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.76, 7,738.13 and 1,871.84 is: 2,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.76 : 7,738.13 = 1,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.76/7,738.13 = 1,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.76x = 7,738.13 × 1,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.76x = 14,484,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,565.28/5,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.76

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