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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.41, 7,963.31 and 1,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.41, 7,963.31 and 1,751.52 is: 2,626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.41 : 7,963.31 = 1,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.41/7,963.31 = 1,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.41x = 7,963.31 × 1,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.41x = 13,947,930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947,930.97/5,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.53

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