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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.45, 7,534.34 and 1,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.45, 7,534.34 and 1,691.52 is: 2,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.45 : 7,534.34 = 1,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.45/7,534.34 = 1,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.45x = 7,534.34 × 1,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.45x = 12,744,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744,491.03/5,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.49

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