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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.43, 7,550.13 and 1,746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.43, 7,550.13 and 1,746.51 is: 2,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.43 : 7,550.13 = 1,746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.43/7,550.13 = 1,746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.43x = 7,550.13 × 1,746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.43x = 13,186,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186,377.55/5,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.76

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