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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024, 7,536.64 and 1,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024, 7,536.64 and 1,376 is: 2,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024 : 7,536.64 = 1,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024/7,536.64 = 1,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024x = 7,536.64 × 1,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024x = 10,370,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,416.64/5,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.18

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