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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.94, 7,955.51 and 1,605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.94, 7,955.51 and 1,605.51 is: 2,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.94 : 7,955.51 = 1,605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.94/7,955.51 = 1,605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.94x = 7,955.51 × 1,605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.94x = 12,772,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772,642.83/5,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.60

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