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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.86, 7,548.39 and 1,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.86, 7,548.39 and 1,334.17 is: 2,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.86 : 7,548.39 = 1,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.86/7,548.39 = 1,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.86x = 7,548.39 × 1,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.86x = 10,070,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,844.92/5,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.42

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