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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.59, 7,868.39 and 1,782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.59, 7,868.39 and 1,782.84 is: 2,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.59 : 7,868.39 = 1,782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.59/7,868.39 = 1,782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.59x = 7,868.39 × 1,782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.59x = 14,028,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028,111.05/5,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.27

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