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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.42, 7,568.84 and 1,347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.42, 7,568.84 and 1,347.77 is: 2,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.42 : 7,568.84 = 1,347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.42/7,568.84 = 1,347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.42x = 7,568.84 × 1,347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.42x = 10,201,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201,055.49/5,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.84

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