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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.64, 7,709.82 and 1,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.64, 7,709.82 and 1,630.50 is: 2,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.64 : 7,709.82 = 1,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.64/7,709.82 = 1,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.64x = 7,709.82 × 1,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.64x = 12,570,861.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,861.51/5,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.91

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