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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.93, 7,549.40 and 1,746.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.93, 7,549.40 and 1,746.03 is: 2,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.93 : 7,549.40 = 1,746.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.93/7,549.40 = 1,746.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.93x = 7,549.40 × 1,746.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.93x = 13,181,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181,478.88/5,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.05

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