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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.82, 7,534.56 and 1,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.82, 7,534.56 and 1,735.25 is: 2,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.82 : 7,534.56 = 1,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.82/7,534.56 = 1,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.82x = 7,534.56 × 1,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.82x = 13,074,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,322.07/5,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.50

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