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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.96, 7,819.49 and 1,750.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.96, 7,819.49 and 1,750.21 is: 2,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.96 : 7,819.49 = 1,750.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.96/7,819.49 = 1,750.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.96x = 7,819.49 × 1,750.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.96x = 13,685,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685,749.59/5,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.33

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