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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.91, 7,524.73 and 1,319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.91, 7,524.73 and 1,319.46 is: 1,979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.91 : 7,524.73 = 1,319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.91/7,524.73 = 1,319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.91x = 7,524.73 × 1,319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.91x = 9,928,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928,580.25/5,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.02

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