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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.92, 7,669.38 and 1,650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.92, 7,669.38 and 1,650.17 is: 2,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.92 : 7,669.38 = 1,650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.92/7,669.38 = 1,650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.92x = 7,669.38 × 1,650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.92x = 12,655,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655,806.16/5,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.26

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