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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.31, 7,510.89 and 1,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.31, 7,510.89 and 1,675.78 is: 2,513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.31 : 7,510.89 = 1,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.31/7,510.89 = 1,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.31x = 7,510.89 × 1,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.31x = 12,586,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,599.24/5,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.64

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