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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.92, 7,773.72 and 2,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.92, 7,773.72 and 2,727.80 is: 4,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.92 : 7,773.72 = 2,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.92/7,773.72 = 2,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.92x = 7,773.72 × 2,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.92x = 21,205,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,153.42/5,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.05

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