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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.47, 7,770.97 and 2,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.47, 7,770.97 and 2,546.34 is: 3,818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.47 : 7,770.97 = 2,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.47/7,770.97 = 2,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.47x = 7,770.97 × 2,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.47x = 19,787,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,505.79/5,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.90

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