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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.08, 7,563.90 and 1,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.08, 7,563.90 and 1,579 is: 2,368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.08 : 7,563.90 = 1,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.08/7,563.90 = 1,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.08x = 7,563.90 × 1,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.08x = 11,943,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,943,398.10/5,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.74

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