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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,194.74, 7,790.90 and 2,561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,194.74, 7,790.90 and 2,561.03 is: 3,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,194.74 : 7,790.90 = 2,561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,194.74/7,790.90 = 2,561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,194.74x = 7,790.90 × 2,561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,194.74x = 19,952,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952,676.87/5,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.94

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