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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.22, 7,549.91 and 1,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.22, 7,549.91 and 1,523.25 is: 2,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.22 : 7,549.91 = 1,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.22/7,549.91 = 1,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.22x = 7,549.91 × 1,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.22x = 11,500,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,500,392.79/5,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.90

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