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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.76, 7,527.96 and 1,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.76, 7,527.96 and 1,732.76 is: 2,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.76 : 7,527.96 = 1,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.76/7,527.96 = 1,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.76x = 7,527.96 × 1,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.76x = 13,044,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,147.97/5,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.56

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