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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.99, 7,543.57 and 1,742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.99, 7,543.57 and 1,742.18 is: 2,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.99 : 7,543.57 = 1,742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.99/7,543.57 = 1,742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.99x = 7,543.57 × 1,742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.99x = 13,142,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,256.78/5,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.30

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