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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.01, 7,755.02 and 1,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.01, 7,755.02 and 1,274.42 is: 1,911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.01 : 7,755.02 = 1,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.01/7,755.02 = 1,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.01x = 7,755.02 × 1,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.01x = 9,883,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,152.59/5,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.63

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