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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.96, 7,703.39 and 1,625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.96, 7,703.39 and 1,625.85 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.96 : 7,703.39 = 1,625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.96/7,703.39 = 1,625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.96x = 7,703.39 × 1,625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.96x = 12,524,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,548.50/5,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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