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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.92, 7,816.44 and 1,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.92, 7,816.44 and 1,747.28 is: 2,620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.92 : 7,816.44 = 1,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.92/7,816.44 = 1,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.92x = 7,816.44 × 1,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.92x = 13,657,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657,509.28/5,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.44

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