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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.55, 7,563.12 and 1,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.55, 7,563.12 and 1,344.08 is: 2,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.55 : 7,563.12 = 1,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.55/7,563.12 = 1,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.55x = 7,563.12 × 1,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.55x = 10,165,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,400.51/5,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.33

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