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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.40, 7,592.52 and 1,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.40, 7,592.52 and 1,775.52 is: 2,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.40 : 7,592.52 = 1,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.40/7,592.52 = 1,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.40x = 7,592.52 × 1,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.40x = 13,480,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,480,671.11/5,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.38

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