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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.97, 7,734.96 and 1,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.97, 7,734.96 and 1,870.83 is: 2,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.97 : 7,734.96 = 1,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.97/7,734.96 = 1,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.97x = 7,734.96 × 1,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.97x = 14,470,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,795.22/5,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.43

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