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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.88, 7,775.51 and 1,673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.88, 7,775.51 and 1,673.19 is: 2,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.88 : 7,775.51 = 1,673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.88/7,775.51 = 1,673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.88x = 7,775.51 × 1,673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.88x = 13,009,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009,897.21/5,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.17

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