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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.48, 7,726.38 and 1,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.48, 7,726.38 and 1,687 is: 2,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.48 : 7,726.38 = 1,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.48/7,726.38 = 1,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.48x = 7,726.38 × 1,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.48x = 13,034,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,403.06/5,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.21

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