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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.67, 7,821.92 and 1,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.67, 7,821.92 and 1,751.92 is: 2,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.67 : 7,821.92 = 1,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.67/7,821.92 = 1,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.67x = 7,821.92 × 1,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.67x = 13,703,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703,369.33/5,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.85

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