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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,791.50, 8,687.52 and 1,687.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,791.50, 8,687.52 and 1,687.50 is: 2,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,791.50 : 8,687.52 = 1,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,791.50/8,687.52 = 1,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,791.50x = 8,687.52 × 1,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,791.50x = 14,660,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,190/5,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.33

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