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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.96, 7,731.48 and 1,644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.96, 7,731.48 and 1,644.23 is: 2,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.96 : 7,731.48 = 1,644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.96/7,731.48 = 1,644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.96x = 7,731.48 × 1,644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.96x = 12,712,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,331.36/5,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.52

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