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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.78, 7,991.52 and 1,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.78, 7,991.52 and 1,628.86 is: 2,443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.78 : 7,991.52 = 1,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.78/7,991.52 = 1,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.78x = 7,991.52 × 1,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.78x = 13,017,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,067.27/5,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.70

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