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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.49, 7,753.40 and 1,471.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.49, 7,753.40 and 1,471.82 is: 2,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.49 : 7,753.40 = 1,471.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.49/7,753.40 = 1,471.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.49x = 7,753.40 × 1,471.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.49x = 11,411,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,411,601.83/5,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.07

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