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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.30, 7,771.77 and 1,895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.30, 7,771.77 and 1,895.09 is: 2,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.30 : 7,771.77 = 1,895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.30/7,771.77 = 1,895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.30x = 7,771.77 × 1,895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.30x = 14,728,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728,164.75/5,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.92

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