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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.36, 7,783.73 and 1,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.36, 7,783.73 and 1,679.29 is: 2,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.36 : 7,783.73 = 1,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.36/7,783.73 = 1,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.36x = 7,783.73 × 1,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.36x = 13,071,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071,151.01/5,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.84

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