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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.81, 7,694.51 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.81, 7,694.51 and 1,667.25 is: 2,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.81 : 7,694.51 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.81/7,694.51 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.81x = 7,694.51 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.81x = 12,828,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,828,663.46/5,130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.32

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