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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.70, 7,878.77 and 1,788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.70, 7,878.77 and 1,788.95 is: 2,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.70 : 7,878.77 = 1,788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.70/7,878.77 = 1,788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.70x = 7,878.77 × 1,788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.70x = 14,094,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,677.25/5,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.83

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