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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.92, 7,778.66 and 2,411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.92, 7,778.66 and 2,411.62 is: 3,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.92 : 7,778.66 = 2,411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.92/7,778.66 = 2,411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.92x = 7,778.66 × 2,411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.92x = 18,759,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759,191.06/5,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.33

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