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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.94, 7,768.41 and 1,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.94, 7,768.41 and 1,716.19 is: 2,574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.94 : 7,768.41 = 1,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.94/7,768.41 = 1,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.94x = 7,768.41 × 1,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.94x = 13,332,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,041.70/5,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.28

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