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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.98, 7,563.58 and 1,344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.98, 7,563.58 and 1,344.33 is: 2,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.98 : 7,563.58 = 1,344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.98/7,563.58 = 1,344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.98x = 7,563.58 × 1,344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.98x = 10,167,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,167,944.14/5,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.66

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