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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.49, 7,510.14 and 1,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.49, 7,510.14 and 1,719.59 is: 2,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.49 : 7,510.14 = 1,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.49/7,510.14 = 1,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.49x = 7,510.14 × 1,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.49x = 12,914,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914,324.09/5,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.52

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