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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179, 7,768.56 and 1,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179, 7,768.56 and 1,283.44 is: 1,925.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179 : 7,768.56 = 1,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179/7,768.56 = 1,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179x = 7,768.56 × 1,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179x = 9,970,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,480.65/5,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.17

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