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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.52, 7,710.24 and 1,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.52, 7,710.24 and 1,676.32 is: 2,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.52 : 7,710.24 = 1,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.52/7,710.24 = 1,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.52x = 7,710.24 × 1,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.52x = 12,924,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,924,829.52/5,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.79

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