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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.76, 7,690.68 and 1,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.76, 7,690.68 and 1,664.28 is: 2,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.76 : 7,690.68 = 1,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.76/7,690.68 = 1,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.76x = 7,690.68 × 1,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.76x = 12,799,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799,444.91/5,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.60

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