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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.78, 7,595.64 and 1,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.78, 7,595.64 and 1,601.03 is: 2,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.78 : 7,595.64 = 1,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.78/7,595.64 = 1,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.78x = 7,595.64 × 1,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.78x = 12,160,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160,866.50/5,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.54

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