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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033, 7,550.57 and 1,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033, 7,550.57 and 1,522.92 is: 2,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033 : 7,550.57 = 1,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033/7,550.57 = 1,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033x = 7,550.57 × 1,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033x = 11,498,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498,914.06/5,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.70

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