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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.75, 7,554.68 and 1,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.75, 7,554.68 and 1,525.96 is: 2,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.75 : 7,554.68 = 1,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.75/7,554.68 = 1,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.75x = 7,554.68 × 1,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.75x = 11,528,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528,139.49/5,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.26

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