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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.71, 7,734.81 and 1,872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.71, 7,734.81 and 1,872.01 is: 2,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.71 : 7,734.81 = 1,872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.71/7,734.81 = 1,872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.71x = 7,734.81 × 1,872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.71x = 14,479,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,641.67/5,159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.29

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