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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.56, 7,727.28 and 1,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.56, 7,727.28 and 1,690.24 is: 2,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.56 : 7,727.28 = 1,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.56/7,727.28 = 1,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.56x = 7,727.28 × 1,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.56x = 13,060,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,957.75/5,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.83

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