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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.58, 7,755.09 and 1,658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.58, 7,755.09 and 1,658.77 is: 2,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.58 : 7,755.09 = 1,658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.58/7,755.09 = 1,658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.58x = 7,755.09 × 1,658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.58x = 12,863,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,883.46/5,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.38

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