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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.33, 7,517.82 and 1,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.33, 7,517.82 and 1,680.25 is: 2,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.33 : 7,517.82 = 1,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.33/7,517.82 = 1,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.33x = 7,517.82 × 1,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.33x = 12,631,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,817.06/5,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.65

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