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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.83, 7,774.61 and 2,552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.83, 7,774.61 and 2,552.54 is: 3,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.83 : 7,774.61 = 2,552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.83/7,774.61 = 2,552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.83x = 7,774.61 × 2,552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.83x = 19,844,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844,951.37/5,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.51

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