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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108, 7,663.22 and 1,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108, 7,663.22 and 1,645.24 is: 2,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108 : 7,663.22 = 1,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108/7,663.22 = 1,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108x = 7,663.22 × 1,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108x = 12,607,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,836.07/5,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.25

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