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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.49, 7,772.94 and 1,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.49, 7,772.94 and 1,484.88 is: 2,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.49 : 7,772.94 = 1,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.49/7,772.94 = 1,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.49x = 7,772.94 × 1,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.49x = 11,541,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,541,883.15/5,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.66

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