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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.38, 7,727.11 and 1,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.38, 7,727.11 and 1,453.52 is: 2,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.38 : 7,727.11 = 1,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.38/7,727.11 = 1,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.38x = 7,727.11 × 1,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.38x = 11,231,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,524.61/5,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.30

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