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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.72, 7,991.88 and 1,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.72, 7,991.88 and 1,630.90 is: 2,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.72 : 7,991.88 = 1,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.72/7,991.88 = 1,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.72x = 7,991.88 × 1,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.72x = 13,033,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,957.09/5,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.52

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