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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.82, 7,928.14 and 1,775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.82, 7,928.14 and 1,775.16 is: 2,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.82 : 7,928.14 = 1,775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.82/7,928.14 = 1,775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.82x = 7,928.14 × 1,775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.82x = 14,073,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,708.13/5,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.05

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