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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.88, 7,720.32 and 1,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.88, 7,720.32 and 1,251.26 is: 1,876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.88 : 7,720.32 = 1,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.88/7,720.32 = 1,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.88x = 7,720.32 × 1,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.88x = 9,660,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,127.60/5,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.89

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