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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.39, 7,563.71 and 1,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.39, 7,563.71 and 1,344.60 is: 2,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.39 : 7,563.71 = 1,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.39/7,563.71 = 1,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.39x = 7,563.71 × 1,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.39x = 10,170,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,170,167.83/5,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.94

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