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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.58, 7,967.66 and 1,613.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.58, 7,967.66 and 1,613.93 is: 2,420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.58 : 7,967.66 = 1,613.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.58/7,967.66 = 1,613.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.58x = 7,967.66 × 1,613.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.58x = 12,859,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859,209.70/5,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.98

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