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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.76, 7,751.96 and 1,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.76, 7,751.96 and 1,470.90 is: 2,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.76 : 7,751.96 = 1,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.76/7,751.96 = 1,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.76x = 7,751.96 × 1,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.76x = 11,402,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,402,390.71/5,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.02

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