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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.61, 7,534.68 and 1,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.61, 7,534.68 and 1,326.10 is: 1,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.61 : 7,534.68 = 1,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.61/7,534.68 = 1,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.61x = 7,534.68 × 1,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.61x = 9,991,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991,729.47/5,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.95

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