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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.56, 7,786.92 and 1,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.56, 7,786.92 and 1,727.72 is: 2,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.56 : 7,786.92 = 1,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.56/7,786.92 = 1,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.56x = 7,786.92 × 1,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.56x = 13,453,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,453,617.42/5,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.94

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