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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.81, 7,577.72 and 1,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.81, 7,577.72 and 1,541.84 is: 2,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.81 : 7,577.72 = 1,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.81/7,577.72 = 1,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.81x = 7,577.72 × 1,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.81x = 11,683,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,683,627.21/5,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.76

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