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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.83, 7,741.92 and 1,875.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.83, 7,741.92 and 1,875.47 is: 2,813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.83 : 7,741.92 = 1,875.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.83/7,741.92 = 1,875.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.83x = 7,741.92 × 1,875.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.83x = 14,519,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,699.99/5,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.45

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