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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.48, 7,752.68 and 1,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.48, 7,752.68 and 1,705.72 is: 2,558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.48 : 7,752.68 = 1,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.48/7,752.68 = 1,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.48x = 7,752.68 × 1,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.48x = 13,223,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,901.33/5,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.57

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