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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.32, 7,544.81 and 1,744.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.32, 7,544.81 and 1,744.61 is: 2,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.32 : 7,544.81 = 1,744.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.32/7,544.81 = 1,744.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.32x = 7,544.81 × 1,744.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.32x = 13,162,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162,742.25/5,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.12

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