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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.64, 7,689.96 and 1,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.64, 7,689.96 and 1,663.84 is: 2,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.64 : 7,689.96 = 1,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.64/7,689.96 = 1,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.64x = 7,689.96 × 1,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.64x = 12,794,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,794,863.05/5,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.76

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