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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.98, 7,545.59 and 1,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.98, 7,545.59 and 1,332.29 is: 1,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.98 : 7,545.59 = 1,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.98/7,545.59 = 1,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.98x = 7,545.59 × 1,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.98x = 10,052,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052,869.71/5,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.59

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