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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.76, 7,718.31 and 1,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.76, 7,718.31 and 1,635.70 is: 2,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.76 : 7,718.31 = 1,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.76/7,718.31 = 1,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.76x = 7,718.31 × 1,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.76x = 12,624,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624,839.67/5,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.45

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