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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.61, 7,771.49 and 1,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.61, 7,771.49 and 1,893.41 is: 2,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.61 : 7,771.49 = 1,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.61/7,771.49 = 1,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.61x = 7,771.49 × 1,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.61x = 14,714,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714,582.94/5,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.22

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