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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.00, 7,722.11 and 1,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.00, 7,722.11 and 1,639.40 is: 2,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.00 : 7,722.11 = 1,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.00/7,722.11 = 1,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.00x = 7,722.11 × 1,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.00x = 12,659,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659,592.62/5,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.17

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