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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.90, 7,763.65 and 2,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.90, 7,763.65 and 2,710.24 is: 4,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.90 : 7,763.65 = 2,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.90/7,763.65 = 2,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.90x = 7,763.65 × 2,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.90x = 21,041,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,328.59/5,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.76

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