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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.96, 7,545.96 and 1,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.96, 7,545.96 and 1,568 is: 2,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.96 : 7,545.96 = 1,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.96/7,545.96 = 1,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.96x = 7,545.96 × 1,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.96x = 11,832,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,832,065.28/5,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.85

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