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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.02, 7,724.96 and 1,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.02, 7,724.96 and 1,254.42 is: 1,881.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.02 : 7,724.96 = 1,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.02/7,724.96 = 1,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.02x = 7,724.96 × 1,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.02x = 9,690,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690,344.32/5,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.61

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