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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.43, 7,505.88 and 1,720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.43, 7,505.88 and 1,720.74 is: 2,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.43 : 7,505.88 = 1,720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.43/7,505.88 = 1,720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.43x = 7,505.88 × 1,720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.43x = 12,915,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,915,667.95/5,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.27

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