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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.30, 7,545.99 and 1,744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.30, 7,545.99 and 1,744.41 is: 2,616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.30 : 7,545.99 = 1,744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.30/7,545.99 = 1,744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.30x = 7,545.99 × 1,744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.30x = 13,163,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,300.42/5,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.28

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