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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.12, 7,558.67 and 1,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.12, 7,558.67 and 1,341.35 is: 2,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.12 : 7,558.67 = 1,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.12/7,558.67 = 1,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.12x = 7,558.67 × 1,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.12x = 10,138,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,822.00/5,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.02

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