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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.08, 7,519.20 and 1,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.08, 7,519.20 and 1,550 is: 2,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.08 : 7,519.20 = 1,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.08/7,519.20 = 1,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.08x = 7,519.20 × 1,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.08x = 11,654,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654,760/5,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.87

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