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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.63, 7,530.41 and 1,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.63, 7,530.41 and 1,732.59 is: 2,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.63 : 7,530.41 = 1,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.63/7,530.41 = 1,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.63x = 7,530.41 × 1,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.63x = 13,047,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,104.40/5,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.22

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