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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.63, 7,539.96 and 1,737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.63, 7,539.96 and 1,737.93 is: 2,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.63 : 7,539.96 = 1,737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.63/7,539.96 = 1,737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.63x = 7,539.96 × 1,737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.63x = 13,103,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103,922.68/5,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.90

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