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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.95, 7,562.34 and 1,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.95, 7,562.34 and 1,344.09 is: 2,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.95 : 7,562.34 = 1,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.95/7,562.34 = 1,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.95x = 7,562.34 × 1,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.95x = 10,164,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,465.57/5,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.98

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