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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.88, 7,753.08 and 1,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.88, 7,753.08 and 1,658.76 is: 2,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.88 : 7,753.08 = 1,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.88/7,753.08 = 1,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.88x = 7,753.08 × 1,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.88x = 12,860,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,498.98/5,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.06

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