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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.68, 7,729.49 and 1,404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.68, 7,729.49 and 1,404.51 is: 2,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.68 : 7,729.49 = 1,404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.68/7,729.49 = 1,404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.68x = 7,729.49 × 1,404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.68x = 10,856,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856,120.53/5,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.89

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