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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.73, 7,755.33 and 1,882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.73, 7,755.33 and 1,882.29 is: 2,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.73 : 7,755.33 = 1,882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.73/7,755.33 = 1,882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.73x = 7,755.33 × 1,882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.73x = 14,597,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,780.11/5,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.25

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