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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.64, 7,978.54 and 1,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.64, 7,978.54 and 1,623.32 is: 2,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.64 : 7,978.54 = 1,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.64/7,978.54 = 1,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.64x = 7,978.54 × 1,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.64x = 12,951,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,951,723.55/5,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.24

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