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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.92, 7,975.10 and 1,619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.92, 7,975.10 and 1,619.07 is: 2,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.92 : 7,975.10 = 1,619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.92/7,975.10 = 1,619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.92x = 7,975.10 × 1,619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.92x = 12,912,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912,237.06/5,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.52

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