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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.04, 7,771.97 and 1,672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.04, 7,771.97 and 1,672.38 is: 2,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.04 : 7,771.97 = 1,672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.04/7,771.97 = 1,672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.04x = 7,771.97 × 1,672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.04x = 12,997,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,691.37/5,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.22

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