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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.92, 7,817.88 and 1,749.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.92, 7,817.88 and 1,749.16 is: 2,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.92 : 7,817.88 = 1,749.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.92/7,817.88 = 1,749.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.92x = 7,817.88 × 1,749.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.92x = 13,674,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,674,722.98/5,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.74

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