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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.81, 7,775.60 and 1,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.81, 7,775.60 and 1,721.25 is: 2,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.81 : 7,775.60 = 1,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.81/7,775.60 = 1,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.81x = 7,775.60 × 1,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.81x = 13,383,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,383,742.89/5,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.34

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