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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.58, 7,709.46 and 1,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.58, 7,709.46 and 1,630.92 is: 2,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.58 : 7,709.46 = 1,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.58/7,709.46 = 1,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.58x = 7,709.46 × 1,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.58x = 12,573,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,512.50/5,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.46

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