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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.14, 7,876.17 and 1,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.14, 7,876.17 and 1,741.02 is: 2,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.14 : 7,876.17 = 1,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.14/7,876.17 = 1,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.14x = 7,876.17 × 1,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.14x = 13,712,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,712,569.49/5,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.35

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