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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.52, 7,992.48 and 1,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.52, 7,992.48 and 1,630.72 is: 2,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.52 : 7,992.48 = 1,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.52/7,992.48 = 1,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.52x = 7,992.48 × 1,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.52x = 13,033,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,496.99/5,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.99

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