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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.26, 7,519.59 and 1,726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.26, 7,519.59 and 1,726.47 is: 2,589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.26 : 7,519.59 = 1,726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.26/7,519.59 = 1,726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.26x = 7,519.59 × 1,726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.26x = 12,982,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,346.55/5,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.09

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