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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.99, 7,651.90 and 1,638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.99, 7,651.90 and 1,638.43 is: 2,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.99 : 7,651.90 = 1,638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.99/7,651.90 = 1,638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.99x = 7,651.90 × 1,638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.99x = 12,537,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537,102.52/5,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.30

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