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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,180.83, 7,771.34 and 1,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,180.83, 7,771.34 and 1,893.92 is: 2,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,180.83 : 7,771.34 = 1,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,180.83/7,771.34 = 1,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,180.83x = 7,771.34 × 1,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,180.83x = 14,718,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,718,262.13/5,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.91

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