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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.84, 7,595.70 and 1,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.84, 7,595.70 and 1,601.09 is: 2,401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.84 : 7,595.70 = 1,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.84/7,595.70 = 1,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.84x = 7,595.70 × 1,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.84x = 12,161,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161,361.33/5,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.61

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