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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.97, 7,753.41 and 1,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.97, 7,753.41 and 1,706.22 is: 2,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.97 : 7,753.41 = 1,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.97/7,753.41 = 1,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.97x = 7,753.41 × 1,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.97x = 13,229,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,229,023.21/5,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.32

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