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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.68, 7,501.68 and 1,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.68, 7,501.68 and 1,538 is: 2,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.68 : 7,501.68 = 1,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.68/7,501.68 = 1,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.68x = 7,501.68 × 1,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.68x = 11,537,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537,583.84/5,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.74

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