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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203, 7,804.50 and 1,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203, 7,804.50 and 1,555 is: 2,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203 : 7,804.50 = 1,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203/7,804.50 = 1,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203x = 7,804.50 × 1,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203x = 12,135,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135,997.50/5,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.50

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