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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 7,514.60 and 1,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 7,514.60 and 1,722.64 is: 2,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 7,514.60 = 1,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/7,514.60 = 1,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 7,514.60 × 1,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 12,944,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944,950.54/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.47

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