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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.91, 7,534.43 and 1,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.91, 7,534.43 and 1,325.17 is: 1,987.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.91 : 7,534.43 = 1,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.91/7,534.43 = 1,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.91x = 7,534.43 × 1,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.91x = 9,984,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,400.60/5,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.77

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