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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.73, 7,709.81 and 1,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.73, 7,709.81 and 1,629.30 is: 2,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.73 : 7,709.81 = 1,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.73/7,709.81 = 1,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.73x = 7,709.81 × 1,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.73x = 12,561,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561,585.29/5,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.49

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