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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.66, 7,689.70 and 1,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.66, 7,689.70 and 1,662.91 is: 2,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.66 : 7,689.70 = 1,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.66/7,689.70 = 1,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.66x = 7,689.70 × 1,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.66x = 12,787,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,279.03/5,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.76

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