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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.65, 7,790.49 and 2,073.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.65, 7,790.49 and 2,073.91 is: 3,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.65 : 7,790.49 = 2,073.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.65/7,790.49 = 2,073.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.65x = 7,790.49 × 2,073.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.65x = 16,156,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,769.93/5,193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.87

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