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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.88, 7,776.72 and 2,410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.88, 7,776.72 and 2,410.02 is: 3,615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.88 : 7,776.72 = 2,410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.88/7,776.72 = 2,410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.88x = 7,776.72 × 2,410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.88x = 18,742,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742,050.73/5,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.45

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