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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.23, 7,535.63 and 1,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.23, 7,535.63 and 1,326.78 is: 1,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.23 : 7,535.63 = 1,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.23/7,535.63 = 1,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.23x = 7,535.63 × 1,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.23x = 9,998,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998,126.49/5,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.98

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