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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.73, 7,533.09 and 1,735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.73, 7,533.09 and 1,735.05 is: 2,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.73 : 7,533.09 = 1,735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.73/7,533.09 = 1,735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.73x = 7,533.09 × 1,735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.73x = 13,070,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070,287.80/5,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.75

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