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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.90, 7,759.37 and 1,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.90, 7,759.37 and 1,277.31 is: 1,915.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.90 : 7,759.37 = 1,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.90/7,759.37 = 1,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.90x = 7,759.37 × 1,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.90x = 9,911,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911,120.89/5,172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.97

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