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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.94, 7,577.93 and 1,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.94, 7,577.93 and 1,541.94 is: 2,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.94 : 7,577.93 = 1,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.94/7,577.93 = 1,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.94x = 7,577.93 × 1,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.94x = 11,684,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,684,713.38/5,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.92

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