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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.33, 7,535.36 and 1,691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.33, 7,535.36 and 1,691.59 is: 2,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.33 : 7,535.36 = 1,691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.33/7,535.36 = 1,691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.33x = 7,535.36 × 1,691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.33x = 12,746,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,693.49/5,023.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.50

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