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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.83, 7,752.07 and 1,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.83, 7,752.07 and 1,837.23 is: 2,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.83 : 7,752.07 = 1,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.83/7,752.07 = 1,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.83x = 7,752.07 × 1,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.83x = 14,242,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,335.57/5,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.36

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