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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.06, 7,748.92 and 1,881.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.06, 7,748.92 and 1,881.37 is: 2,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.06 : 7,748.92 = 1,881.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.06/7,748.92 = 1,881.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.06x = 7,748.92 × 1,881.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.06x = 14,578,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,542.17/5,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.80

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