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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.88, 7,554.72 and 1,339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.88, 7,554.72 and 1,339.39 is: 2,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.88 : 7,554.72 = 1,339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.88/7,554.72 = 1,339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.88x = 7,554.72 × 1,339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.88x = 10,118,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,716.42/5,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.93

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