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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.21, 7,742.58 and 1,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.21, 7,742.58 and 1,872.57 is: 2,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.21 : 7,742.58 = 1,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.21/7,742.58 = 1,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.21x = 7,742.58 × 1,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.21x = 14,498,513.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,513.67/5,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.22

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