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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.66, 7,575.21 and 1,352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.66, 7,575.21 and 1,352.01 is: 2,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.66 : 7,575.21 = 1,352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.66/7,575.21 = 1,352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.66x = 7,575.21 × 1,352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.66x = 10,241,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,759.67/5,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.21

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