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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.93, 7,775.55 and 1,895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.93, 7,775.55 and 1,895.95 is: 2,844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.93 : 7,775.55 = 1,895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.93/7,775.55 = 1,895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.93x = 7,775.55 × 1,895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.93x = 14,742,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,054.02/5,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.35

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