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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.91, 7,545.51 and 1,567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.91, 7,545.51 and 1,567.89 is: 2,351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.91 : 7,545.51 = 1,567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.91/7,545.51 = 1,567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.91x = 7,545.51 × 1,567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.91x = 11,830,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,830,529.67/5,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.57

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