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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.53, 7,772.58 and 1,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.53, 7,772.58 and 1,484.88 is: 2,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.53 : 7,772.58 = 1,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.53/7,772.58 = 1,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.53x = 7,772.58 × 1,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.53x = 11,541,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541,348.59/5,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.97

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