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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.46, 7,777.71 and 2,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.46, 7,777.71 and 2,593.14 is: 3,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.46 : 7,777.71 = 2,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.46/7,777.71 = 2,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.46x = 7,777.71 × 2,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.46x = 20,168,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,690.91/5,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.47

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