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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.40, 7,855.56 and 1,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.40, 7,855.56 and 1,774.56 is: 2,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.40 : 7,855.56 = 1,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.40/7,855.56 = 1,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.40x = 7,855.56 × 1,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.40x = 13,940,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,940,162.55/5,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.66

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