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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.67, 7,548.12 and 1,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.67, 7,548.12 and 1,743.88 is: 2,616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.67 : 7,548.12 = 1,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.67/7,548.12 = 1,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.67x = 7,548.12 × 1,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.67x = 13,163,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,015.51/5,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.03

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