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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.51, 7,771.44 and 1,895.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.51, 7,771.44 and 1,895.15 is: 2,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.51 : 7,771.44 = 1,895.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.51/7,771.44 = 1,895.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.51x = 7,771.44 × 1,895.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.51x = 14,728,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,005.66/5,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.97

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