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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.43, 7,773.36 and 1,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.43, 7,773.36 and 1,483.56 is: 2,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.43 : 7,773.36 = 1,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.43/7,773.36 = 1,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.43x = 7,773.36 × 1,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.43x = 11,532,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,532,245.96/5,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.69

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