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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.94, 7,576.33 and 1,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.94, 7,576.33 and 1,588.19 is: 2,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.94 : 7,576.33 = 1,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.94/7,576.33 = 1,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.94x = 7,576.33 × 1,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.94x = 12,032,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032,651.54/5,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.26

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