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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.29, 7,758.28 and 1,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.29, 7,758.28 and 1,886.09 is: 2,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.29 : 7,758.28 = 1,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.29/7,758.28 = 1,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.29x = 7,758.28 × 1,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.29x = 14,632,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632,777.89/5,175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.43

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