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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.70, 7,659.76 and 1,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.70, 7,659.76 and 1,595.58 is: 2,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.70 : 7,659.76 = 1,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.70/7,659.76 = 1,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.70x = 7,659.76 × 1,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.70x = 12,221,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,759.86/5,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.75

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