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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.21, 7,751.51 and 1,470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.21, 7,751.51 and 1,470.58 is: 2,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.21 : 7,751.51 = 1,470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.21/7,751.51 = 1,470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.21x = 7,751.51 × 1,470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.21x = 11,399,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399,188.84/5,169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.21

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