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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.25, 7,957.97 and 1,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.25, 7,957.97 and 1,607.46 is: 2,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.25 : 7,957.97 = 1,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.25/7,957.97 = 1,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.25x = 7,957.97 × 1,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.25x = 12,792,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,110.42/5,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.22

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