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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.06, 7,558.58 and 1,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.06, 7,558.58 and 1,341.29 is: 2,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.06 : 7,558.58 = 1,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.06/7,558.58 = 1,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.06x = 7,558.58 × 1,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.06x = 10,138,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,247.77/5,039.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.93

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