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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.81, 7,610.97 and 1,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.81, 7,610.97 and 1,611.33 is: 2,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.81 : 7,610.97 = 1,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.81/7,610.97 = 1,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.81x = 7,610.97 × 1,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.81x = 12,263,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263,784.29/5,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.08

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