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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.65, 7,757.94 and 1,837.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.65, 7,757.94 and 1,837.77 is: 2,757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.65 : 7,757.94 = 1,837.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.65/7,757.94 = 1,837.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.65x = 7,757.94 × 1,837.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.65x = 14,257,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,257,304.80/5,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.88

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