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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.94, 7,502.19 and 1,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.94, 7,502.19 and 1,718.24 is: 2,574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.94 : 7,502.19 = 1,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.94/7,502.19 = 1,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.94x = 7,502.19 × 1,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.94x = 12,890,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890,518.99/5,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.53

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