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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.38, 7,545.60 and 1,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.38, 7,545.60 and 1,566.66 is: 2,350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.38 : 7,545.60 = 1,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.38/7,545.60 = 1,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.38x = 7,545.60 × 1,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.38x = 11,821,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821,389.70/5,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.47

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