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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.45, 7,771.97 and 2,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.45, 7,771.97 and 2,548.71 is: 3,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.45 : 7,771.97 = 2,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.45/7,771.97 = 2,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.45x = 7,771.97 × 2,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.45x = 19,808,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,504.03/5,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.08

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