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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.28, 7,558.91 and 1,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.28, 7,558.91 and 1,341.51 is: 2,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.28 : 7,558.91 = 1,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.28/7,558.91 = 1,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.28x = 7,558.91 × 1,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.28x = 10,140,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140,353.35/5,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.26

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