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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.57, 7,569.83 and 1,349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.57, 7,569.83 and 1,349.17 is: 2,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.57 : 7,569.83 = 1,349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.57/7,569.83 = 1,349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.57x = 7,569.83 × 1,349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.57x = 10,212,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,971.99/5,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.75

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