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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.50, 7,160.50 and 1,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.50, 7,160.50 and 1,693.50 is: 2,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.50 : 7,160.50 = 1,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.50/7,160.50 = 1,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.50x = 7,160.50 × 1,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.50x = 12,126,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126,306.75/4,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.40

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