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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.36, 7,755.54 and 1,883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.36, 7,755.54 and 1,883.48 is: 2,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.36 : 7,755.54 = 1,883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.36/7,755.54 = 1,883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.36x = 7,755.54 × 1,883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.36x = 14,607,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607,404.48/5,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.22

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