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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.34, 7,548.26 and 1,745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.34, 7,548.26 and 1,745.55 is: 2,617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.34 : 7,548.26 = 1,745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.34/7,548.26 = 1,745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.34x = 7,548.26 × 1,745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.34x = 13,175,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175,856.52/5,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.72

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