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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.23, 7,508.57 and 1,719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.23, 7,508.57 and 1,719.68 is: 2,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.23 : 7,508.57 = 1,719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.23/7,508.57 = 1,719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.23x = 7,508.57 × 1,719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.23x = 12,912,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912,291.52/5,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.28

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