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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.96, 7,730.89 and 1,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.96, 7,730.89 and 1,644.34 is: 2,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.96 : 7,730.89 = 1,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.96/7,730.89 = 1,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.96x = 7,730.89 × 1,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.96x = 12,712,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,211.66/5,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.49

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