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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.48, 7,794.71 and 1,498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.48, 7,794.71 and 1,498.71 is: 2,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.48 : 7,794.71 = 1,498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.48/7,794.71 = 1,498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.48x = 7,794.71 × 1,498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.48x = 11,682,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682,009.82/5,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.06

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