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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.21, 7,549.61 and 1,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.21, 7,549.61 and 1,747.04 is: 2,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.21 : 7,549.61 = 1,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.21/7,549.61 = 1,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.21x = 7,549.61 × 1,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.21x = 13,189,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,424.17/5,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.48

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