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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.09, 7,514.08 and 1,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.09, 7,514.08 and 1,722.20 is: 2,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.09 : 7,514.08 = 1,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.09/7,514.08 = 1,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.09x = 7,514.08 × 1,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.09x = 12,940,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,763.06/5,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.46

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