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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.38, 7,581.84 and 1,544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.38, 7,581.84 and 1,544.43 is: 2,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.38 : 7,581.84 = 1,544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.38/7,581.84 = 1,544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.38x = 7,581.84 × 1,544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.38x = 11,709,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,709,621.15/5,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.27

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