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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.60, 7,718.96 and 1,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.60, 7,718.96 and 1,682.04 is: 2,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.60 : 7,718.96 = 1,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.60/7,718.96 = 1,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.60x = 7,718.96 × 1,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.60x = 12,983,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,983,599.48/5,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.24

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