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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.48, 7,573.80 and 1,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.48, 7,573.80 and 1,586 is: 2,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.48 : 7,573.80 = 1,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.48/7,573.80 = 1,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.48x = 7,573.80 × 1,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.48x = 12,012,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012,046.80/5,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.34

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