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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160, 7,744.10 and 1,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160, 7,744.10 and 1,874.04 is: 2,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160 : 7,744.10 = 1,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160/7,744.10 = 1,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160x = 7,744.10 × 1,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160x = 14,512,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,753.16/5,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.55

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