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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.87, 7,660.58 and 1,644.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.87, 7,660.58 and 1,644.21 is: 2,466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.87 : 7,660.58 = 1,644.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.87/7,660.58 = 1,644.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.87x = 7,660.58 × 1,644.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.87x = 12,595,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595,594.02/5,106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.40

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