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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.69, 7,749.86 and 1,879.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.69, 7,749.86 and 1,879.93 is: 2,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.69 : 7,749.86 = 1,879.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.69/7,749.86 = 1,879.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.69x = 7,749.86 × 1,879.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.69x = 14,569,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,165.54/5,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.65

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