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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.71, 7,769.49 and 2,552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.71, 7,769.49 and 2,552.42 is: 3,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.71 : 7,769.49 = 2,552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.71/7,769.49 = 2,552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.71x = 7,769.49 × 2,552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.71x = 19,831,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831,011.52/5,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.64

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