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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.20, 7,651.98 and 1,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.20, 7,651.98 and 1,638 is: 2,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.20 : 7,651.98 = 1,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.20/7,651.98 = 1,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.20x = 7,651.98 × 1,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.20x = 12,533,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533,943.24/5,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.06

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