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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.20, 7,639.98 and 1,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.20, 7,639.98 and 1,630 is: 2,445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.20 : 7,639.98 = 1,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.20/7,639.98 = 1,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.20x = 7,639.98 × 1,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.20x = 12,453,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,453,167.40/5,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.06

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