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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.92, 7,524.54 and 1,728.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.92, 7,524.54 and 1,728.13 is: 2,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.92 : 7,524.54 = 1,728.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.92/7,524.54 = 1,728.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.92x = 7,524.54 × 1,728.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.92x = 13,003,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003,374.67/5,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.42

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