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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.48, 7,551.30 and 1,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.48, 7,551.30 and 1,571 is: 2,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.48 : 7,551.30 = 1,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.48/7,551.30 = 1,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.48x = 7,551.30 × 1,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.48x = 11,863,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863,092.30/5,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.84

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