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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.76, 7,550.72 and 1,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.76, 7,550.72 and 1,746.96 is: 2,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.76 : 7,550.72 = 1,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.76/7,550.72 = 1,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.76x = 7,550.72 × 1,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.76x = 13,190,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190,796.55/5,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.46

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