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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.95, 7,544.68 and 1,518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.95, 7,544.68 and 1,518.89 is: 2,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.95 : 7,544.68 = 1,518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.95/7,544.68 = 1,518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.95x = 7,544.68 × 1,518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.95x = 11,459,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,459,497.48/5,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.70

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