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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.81, 7,753.52 and 1,659.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.81, 7,753.52 and 1,659.29 is: 2,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.81 : 7,753.52 = 1,659.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.81/7,753.52 = 1,659.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.81x = 7,753.52 × 1,659.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.81x = 12,865,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,303.58/5,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.03

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