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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.83, 7,912.70 and 1,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.83, 7,912.70 and 1,767.97 is: 2,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.83 : 7,912.70 = 1,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.83/7,912.70 = 1,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.83x = 7,912.70 × 1,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.83x = 13,989,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989,416.22/5,278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.10

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