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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151, 7,726.56 and 1,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151, 7,726.56 and 1,688.40 is: 2,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151 : 7,726.56 = 1,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151/7,726.56 = 1,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151x = 7,726.56 × 1,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151x = 13,045,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,523.90/5,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.62

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