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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.66, 7,741.32 and 1,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.66, 7,741.32 and 1,463.04 is: 2,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.66 : 7,741.32 = 1,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.66/7,741.32 = 1,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.66x = 7,741.32 × 1,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.66x = 11,325,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325,860.81/5,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.23

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