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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.55, 7,537.18 and 1,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.55, 7,537.18 and 1,326.74 is: 1,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.55 : 7,537.18 = 1,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.55/7,537.18 = 1,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.55x = 7,537.18 × 1,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.55x = 9,999,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,878.19/5,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.20

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