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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.87, 7,948.37 and 1,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.87, 7,948.37 and 1,601.13 is: 2,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.87 : 7,948.37 = 1,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.87/7,948.37 = 1,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.87x = 7,948.37 × 1,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.87x = 12,726,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,365.65/5,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.71

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