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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.70, 7,512.78 and 1,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.70, 7,512.78 and 1,720.84 is: 2,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.70 : 7,512.78 = 1,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.70/7,512.78 = 1,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.70x = 7,512.78 × 1,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.70x = 12,928,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,928,292.34/5,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.68

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