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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.68, 7,550.58 and 1,523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.68, 7,550.58 and 1,523.71 is: 2,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.68 : 7,550.58 = 1,523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.68/7,550.58 = 1,523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.68x = 7,550.58 × 1,523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.68x = 11,504,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504,848.88/5,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.58

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