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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.93, 7,525.58 and 1,730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.93, 7,525.58 and 1,730.13 is: 2,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.93 : 7,525.58 = 1,730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.93/7,525.58 = 1,730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.93x = 7,525.58 × 1,730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.93x = 13,020,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020,223.07/5,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.26

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