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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.79, 7,544.36 and 1,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.79, 7,544.36 and 1,742.60 is: 2,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.79 : 7,544.36 = 1,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.79/7,544.36 = 1,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.79x = 7,544.36 × 1,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.79x = 13,146,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,146,755.30/5,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.78

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