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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.64, 7,975.97 and 1,620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.64, 7,975.97 and 1,620.74 is: 2,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.64 : 7,975.97 = 1,620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.64/7,975.97 = 1,620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.64x = 7,975.97 × 1,620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.64x = 12,926,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926,937.79/5,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.96

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