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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.52, 7,575.72 and 1,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.52, 7,575.72 and 1,302.28 is: 1,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.52 : 7,575.72 = 1,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.52/7,575.72 = 1,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.52x = 7,575.72 × 1,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.52x = 9,865,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,865,708.64/5,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.40

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