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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.94, 7,549.47 and 1,746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.94, 7,549.47 and 1,746.09 is: 2,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.94 : 7,549.47 = 1,746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.94/7,549.47 = 1,746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.94x = 7,549.47 × 1,746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.94x = 13,182,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,054.07/5,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.16

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