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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.52, 7,671.48 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.52, 7,671.48 and 1,651.50 is: 2,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.52 : 7,671.48 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.52/7,671.48 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.52x = 7,671.48 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.52x = 12,669,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669,449.22/5,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.15

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