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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.18, 7,988.25 and 1,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.18, 7,988.25 and 1,627.80 is: 2,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.18 : 7,988.25 = 1,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.18/7,988.25 = 1,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.18x = 7,988.25 × 1,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.18x = 13,003,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003,273.35/5,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.85

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