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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.41, 7,710.66 and 1,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.41, 7,710.66 and 1,244.82 is: 1,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.41 : 7,710.66 = 1,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.41/7,710.66 = 1,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.41x = 7,710.66 × 1,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.41x = 9,598,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,383.78/5,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.24

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