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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.48, 7,562.22 and 1,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.48, 7,562.22 and 1,579 is: 2,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.48 : 7,562.22 = 1,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.48/7,562.22 = 1,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.48x = 7,562.22 × 1,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.48x = 11,940,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940,745.38/5,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.50

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