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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.74, 7,768.62 and 1,668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.74, 7,768.62 and 1,668.82 is: 2,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.74 : 7,768.62 = 1,668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.74/7,768.62 = 1,668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.74x = 7,768.62 × 1,668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.74x = 12,964,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964,428.43/5,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.39

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