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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.43, 7,562.70 and 1,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.43, 7,562.70 and 1,343.78 is: 2,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.43 : 7,562.70 = 1,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.43/7,562.70 = 1,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.43x = 7,562.70 × 1,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.43x = 10,162,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,605.01/5,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.82

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