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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.93, 7,530.54 and 1,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.93, 7,530.54 and 1,732.14 is: 2,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.93 : 7,530.54 = 1,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.93/7,530.54 = 1,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.93x = 7,530.54 × 1,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.93x = 13,043,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043,949.56/5,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.43

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