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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.55, 7,534.58 and 1,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.55, 7,534.58 and 1,326.04 is: 1,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.55 : 7,534.58 = 1,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.55/7,534.58 = 1,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.55x = 7,534.58 × 1,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.55x = 9,991,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991,154.46/5,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.86

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