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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.62, 7,975.26 and 1,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.62, 7,975.26 and 1,619.12 is: 2,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.62 : 7,975.26 = 1,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.62/7,975.26 = 1,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.62x = 7,975.26 × 1,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.62x = 12,912,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912,902.97/5,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.78

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