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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.62, 7,544.21 and 1,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.62, 7,544.21 and 1,741.77 is: 2,613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.62 : 7,544.21 = 1,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.62/7,544.21 = 1,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.62x = 7,544.21 × 1,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.62x = 13,140,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,140,269.94/5,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.10

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