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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.98, 7,548.34 and 1,334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.98, 7,548.34 and 1,334.13 is: 2,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.98 : 7,548.34 = 1,334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.98/7,548.34 = 1,334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.98x = 7,548.34 × 1,334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.98x = 10,070,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,443.01/5,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.29

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