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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.72, 7,555.28 and 1,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.72, 7,555.28 and 1,574 is: 2,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.72 : 7,555.28 = 1,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.72/7,555.28 = 1,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.72x = 7,555.28 × 1,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.72x = 11,892,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,892,010.72/5,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.06

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