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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.63, 7,775.42 and 1,288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.63, 7,775.42 and 1,288.04 is: 1,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.63 : 7,775.42 = 1,288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.63/7,775.42 = 1,288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.63x = 7,775.42 × 1,288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.63x = 10,015,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,006.66/5,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.05

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