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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.70, 7,529.26 and 1,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.70, 7,529.26 and 1,732.84 is: 2,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.70 : 7,529.26 = 1,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.70/7,529.26 = 1,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.70x = 7,529.26 × 1,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.70x = 13,047,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,002.90/5,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.16

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