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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.98, 7,530.71 and 1,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.98, 7,530.71 and 1,732.19 is: 2,598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.98 : 7,530.71 = 1,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.98/7,530.71 = 1,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.98x = 7,530.71 × 1,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.98x = 13,044,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,574.24/5,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.53

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