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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.81, 7,710.64 and 1,443.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.81, 7,710.64 and 1,443.19 is: 2,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.81 : 7,710.64 = 1,443.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.81/7,710.64 = 1,443.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.81x = 7,710.64 × 1,443.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.81x = 11,127,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,918.54/5,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.62

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