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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.27, 7,603.88 and 1,371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.27, 7,603.88 and 1,371.49 is: 2,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.27 : 7,603.88 = 1,371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.27/7,603.88 = 1,371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.27x = 7,603.88 × 1,371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.27x = 10,428,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,600.50/5,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.22

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