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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.74, 7,546.66 and 1,745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.74, 7,546.66 and 1,745.14 is: 2,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.74 : 7,546.66 = 1,745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.74/7,546.66 = 1,745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.74x = 7,546.66 × 1,745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.74x = 13,169,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169,978.23/5,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.42

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