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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.49, 7,954.98 and 1,604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.49, 7,954.98 and 1,604.75 is: 2,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.49 : 7,954.98 = 1,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.49/7,954.98 = 1,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.49x = 7,954.98 × 1,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.49x = 12,765,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765,754.16/5,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.50

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