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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.92, 7,517.86 and 1,724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.92, 7,517.86 and 1,724.12 is: 2,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.92 : 7,517.86 = 1,724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.92/7,517.86 = 1,724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.92x = 7,517.86 × 1,724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.92x = 12,961,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,961,692.78/5,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.66

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