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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.92, 7,976.59 and 1,620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.92, 7,976.59 and 1,620.07 is: 2,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.92 : 7,976.59 = 1,620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.92/7,976.59 = 1,620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.92x = 7,976.59 × 1,620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.92x = 12,922,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,922,634.16/5,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.02

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