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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.72, 7,564.98 and 1,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.72, 7,564.98 and 1,346.22 is: 2,019.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.72 : 7,564.98 = 1,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.72/7,564.98 = 1,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.72x = 7,564.98 × 1,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.72x = 10,184,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184,127.38/5,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.17

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