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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.81, 7,722.63 and 1,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.81, 7,722.63 and 1,451.34 is: 2,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.81 : 7,722.63 = 1,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.81/7,722.63 = 1,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.81x = 7,722.63 × 1,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.81x = 11,208,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,208,161.82/5,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.85

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