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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.31, 7,543.47 and 1,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.31, 7,543.47 and 1,741.33 is: 2,612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.31 : 7,543.47 = 1,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.31/7,543.47 = 1,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.31x = 7,543.47 × 1,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.31x = 13,135,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135,632.90/5,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.34

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