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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.92, 7,548.73 and 1,700.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.92, 7,548.73 and 1,700.49 is: 2,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.92 : 7,548.73 = 1,700.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.92/7,548.73 = 1,700.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.92x = 7,548.73 × 1,700.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.92x = 12,836,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836,563.93/5,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.03

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