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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.76, 7,535.46 and 1,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.76, 7,535.46 and 1,736.08 is: 2,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.76 : 7,535.46 = 1,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.76/7,535.46 = 1,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.76x = 7,535.46 × 1,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.76x = 13,082,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,161.40/5,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.58

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