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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.74, 7,732.17 and 1,645.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.74, 7,732.17 and 1,645.74 is: 2,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.74 : 7,732.17 = 1,645.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.74/7,732.17 = 1,645.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.74x = 7,732.17 × 1,645.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.74x = 12,725,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,141.46/5,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.15

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