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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.24, 7,901.32 and 1,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.24, 7,901.32 and 1,519.04 is: 2,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.24 : 7,901.32 = 1,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.24/7,901.32 = 1,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.24x = 7,901.32 × 1,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.24x = 12,002,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,002,421.13/5,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.69

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