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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.94, 7,509.36 and 1,674.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.94, 7,509.36 and 1,674.99 is: 2,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.94 : 7,509.36 = 1,674.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.94/7,509.36 = 1,674.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.94x = 7,509.36 × 1,674.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.94x = 12,578,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578,102.91/5,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.63

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