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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.16, 7,974.64 and 1,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.16, 7,974.64 and 1,618.70 is: 2,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.16 : 7,974.64 = 1,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.16/7,974.64 = 1,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.16x = 7,974.64 × 1,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.16x = 12,908,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908,549.77/5,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.17

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