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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289, 7,933.50 and 1,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289, 7,933.50 and 1,641 is: 2,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289 : 7,933.50 = 1,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289/7,933.50 = 1,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289x = 7,933.50 × 1,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289x = 13,018,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,873.50/5,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.50

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