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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.59, 7,982.61 and 1,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.59, 7,982.61 and 1,623.52 is: 2,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.59 : 7,982.61 = 1,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.59/7,982.61 = 1,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.59x = 7,982.61 × 1,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.59x = 12,959,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,926.99/5,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.81

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