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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.72, 7,567.96 and 1,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.72, 7,567.96 and 1,348.24 is: 2,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.72 : 7,567.96 = 1,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.72/7,567.96 = 1,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.72x = 7,567.96 × 1,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.72x = 10,203,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203,426.39/5,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.19

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