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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.40, 7,761.60 and 1,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.40, 7,761.60 and 1,886.40 is: 2,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.40 : 7,761.60 = 1,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.40/7,761.60 = 1,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.40x = 7,761.60 × 1,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.40x = 14,641,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641,482.24/5,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.60

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