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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.56, 7,749.67 and 1,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.56, 7,749.67 and 1,881.87 is: 2,820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.56 : 7,749.67 = 1,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.56/7,749.67 = 1,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.56x = 7,749.67 × 1,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.56x = 14,583,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,583,871.48/5,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.56

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