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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.78, 7,724.76 and 1,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.78, 7,724.76 and 1,687 is: 2,530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.78 : 7,724.76 = 1,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.78/7,724.76 = 1,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.78x = 7,724.76 × 1,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.78x = 13,031,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031,670.12/5,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.53

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