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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.48, 7,581.76 and 1,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.48, 7,581.76 and 1,592 is: 2,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.48 : 7,581.76 = 1,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.48/7,581.76 = 1,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.48x = 7,581.76 × 1,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.48x = 12,070,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,070,161.92/5,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.01

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