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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.63, 7,965.04 and 1,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.63, 7,965.04 and 1,611.97 is: 2,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.63 : 7,965.04 = 1,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.63/7,965.04 = 1,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.63x = 7,965.04 × 1,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.63x = 12,839,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,365.70/5,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.68

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