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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,188.55, 7,787.69 and 2,417.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,188.55, 7,787.69 and 2,417.14 is: 3,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,188.55 : 7,787.69 = 2,417.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,188.55/7,787.69 = 2,417.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,188.55x = 7,787.69 × 2,417.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,188.55x = 18,823,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,923.58/5,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.97

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