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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.63, 7,754.40 and 1,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.63, 7,754.40 and 1,883.64 is: 2,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.63 : 7,754.40 = 1,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.63/7,754.40 = 1,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.63x = 7,754.40 × 1,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.63x = 14,606,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606,498.02/5,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.44

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