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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.49, 7,754.75 and 1,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.49, 7,754.75 and 1,658.62 is: 2,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.49 : 7,754.75 = 1,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.49/7,754.75 = 1,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.49x = 7,754.75 × 1,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.49x = 12,862,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,183.45/5,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.10

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