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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.76, 7,550.64 and 1,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.76, 7,550.64 and 1,571 is: 2,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.76 : 7,550.64 = 1,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.76/7,550.64 = 1,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.76x = 7,550.64 × 1,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.76x = 11,862,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862,055.44/5,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.50

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