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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.33, 7,676.46 and 2,483.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.33, 7,676.46 and 2,483.25 is: 3,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.33 : 7,676.46 = 2,483.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.33/7,676.46 = 2,483.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.33x = 7,676.46 × 2,483.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.33x = 19,062,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062,569.30/5,121.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.19

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