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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.08, 7,744.68 and 1,874.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.08, 7,744.68 and 1,874.43 is: 2,812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.08 : 7,744.68 = 1,874.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.08/7,744.68 = 1,874.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.08x = 7,744.68 × 1,874.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.08x = 14,516,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,860.53/5,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.76

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