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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.07, 7,546.59 and 1,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.07, 7,546.59 and 1,744.16 is: 2,616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.07 : 7,546.59 = 1,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.07/7,546.59 = 1,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.07x = 7,546.59 × 1,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.07x = 13,162,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162,422.68/5,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.23

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