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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.76, 7,539.84 and 1,739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.76, 7,539.84 and 1,739.97 is: 2,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.76 : 7,539.84 = 1,739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.76/7,539.84 = 1,739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.76x = 7,539.84 × 1,739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.76x = 13,119,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119,095.40/5,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.33

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