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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.83, 7,797.87 and 1,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.83, 7,797.87 and 1,910.94 is: 2,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.83 : 7,797.87 = 1,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.83/7,797.87 = 1,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.83x = 7,797.87 × 1,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.83x = 14,901,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,901,261.70/5,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.82

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