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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.59, 7,670.43 and 1,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.59, 7,670.43 and 1,650.84 is: 2,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.59 : 7,670.43 = 1,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.59/7,670.43 = 1,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.59x = 7,670.43 × 1,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.59x = 12,662,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662,652.66/5,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.27

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