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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.97, 7,740.63 and 1,872.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.97, 7,740.63 and 1,872.59 is: 2,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.97 : 7,740.63 = 1,872.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.97/7,740.63 = 1,872.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.97x = 7,740.63 × 1,872.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.97x = 14,494,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494,987.63/5,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.12

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