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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.65, 7,989.89 and 1,628.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.65, 7,989.89 and 1,628.00 is: 2,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.65 : 7,989.89 = 1,628.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.65/7,989.89 = 1,628.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.65x = 7,989.89 × 1,628.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.65x = 13,007,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007,531.95/5,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.43

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