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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.22, 7,763.94 and 1,889.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.22, 7,763.94 and 1,889.34 is: 2,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.22 : 7,763.94 = 1,889.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.22/7,763.94 = 1,889.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.22x = 7,763.94 × 1,889.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.22x = 14,668,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668,722.40/5,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.32

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