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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.39, 7,573.17 and 1,538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.39, 7,573.17 and 1,538.55 is: 2,307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.39 : 7,573.17 = 1,538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.39/7,573.17 = 1,538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.39x = 7,573.17 × 1,538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.39x = 11,651,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651,711.94/5,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.55

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