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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.48, 7,571.94 and 1,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.48, 7,571.94 and 1,585 is: 2,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.48 : 7,571.94 = 1,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.48/7,571.94 = 1,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.48x = 7,571.94 × 1,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.48x = 12,001,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001,524.90/5,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.73

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