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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.75, 7,507.23 and 1,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.75, 7,507.23 and 1,542 is: 2,313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.75 : 7,507.23 = 1,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.75/7,507.23 = 1,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.75x = 7,507.23 × 1,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.75x = 11,576,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,576,148.66/5,004.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.03

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