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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285, 7,927.50 and 1,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285, 7,927.50 and 1,637 is: 2,455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285 : 7,927.50 = 1,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285/7,927.50 = 1,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285x = 7,927.50 × 1,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285x = 12,977,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977,317.50/5,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.50

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