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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.56, 7,525.53 and 1,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.56, 7,525.53 and 1,554 is: 2,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.56 : 7,525.53 = 1,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.56/7,525.53 = 1,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.56x = 7,525.53 × 1,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.56x = 11,694,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694,673.62/5,017.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.75

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