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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.72, 7,725.39 and 1,453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.72, 7,725.39 and 1,453.25 is: 2,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.72 : 7,725.39 = 1,453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.72/7,725.39 = 1,453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.72x = 7,725.39 × 1,453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.72x = 11,226,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226,884.61/5,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.67

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