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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.41, 7,581.62 and 3,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.41, 7,581.62 and 3,053.51 is: 4,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.41 : 7,581.62 = 3,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.41/7,581.62 = 3,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.41x = 7,581.62 × 3,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.41x = 23,150,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,552.49/5,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.27

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