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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.50, 7,877.04 and 1,602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.50, 7,877.04 and 1,602.50 is: 2,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.50 : 7,877.04 = 1,602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.50/7,877.04 = 1,602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.50x = 7,877.04 × 1,602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.50x = 12,622,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,956.60/5,250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.14

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