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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.70, 7,966.64 and 1,613.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.70, 7,966.64 and 1,613.03 is: 2,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.70 : 7,966.64 = 1,613.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.70/7,966.64 = 1,613.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.70x = 7,966.64 × 1,613.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.70x = 12,850,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,381.42/5,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.26

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