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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.88, 7,511.22 and 1,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.88, 7,511.22 and 1,719.90 is: 2,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.88 : 7,511.22 = 1,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.88/7,511.22 = 1,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.88x = 7,511.22 × 1,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.88x = 12,918,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,918,547.28/5,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.16

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