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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.51, 7,740.63 and 1,828.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.51, 7,740.63 and 1,828.71 is: 2,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.51 : 7,740.63 = 1,828.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.51/7,740.63 = 1,828.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.51x = 7,740.63 × 1,828.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.51x = 14,155,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,367.49/5,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.02

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