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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.75, 7,516.23 and 1,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.75, 7,516.23 and 1,548 is: 2,322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.75 : 7,516.23 = 1,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.75/7,516.23 = 1,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.75x = 7,516.23 × 1,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.75x = 11,635,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635,124.04/5,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.03

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