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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.90, 7,520.38 and 1,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.90, 7,520.38 and 1,502.76 is: 2,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.90 : 7,520.38 = 1,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.90/7,520.38 = 1,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.90x = 7,520.38 × 1,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.90x = 11,301,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,301,350.69/5,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.45

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