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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.02, 7,690.11 and 1,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.02, 7,690.11 and 1,663 is: 2,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.02 : 7,690.11 = 1,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.02/7,690.11 = 1,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.02x = 7,690.11 × 1,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.02x = 12,788,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,652.93/5,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.85

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