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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.48, 7,727.22 and 1,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.48, 7,727.22 and 1,689 is: 2,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.48 : 7,727.22 = 1,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.48/7,727.22 = 1,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.48x = 7,727.22 × 1,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.48x = 13,051,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,274.58/5,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.50

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