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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301, 7,951.50 and 1,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301, 7,951.50 and 1,653 is: 2,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301 : 7,951.50 = 1,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301/7,951.50 = 1,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301x = 7,951.50 × 1,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301x = 13,143,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143,829.50/5,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.50

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