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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.30, 7,550.49 and 1,747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.30, 7,550.49 and 1,747.41 is: 2,620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.30 : 7,550.49 = 1,747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.30/7,550.49 = 1,747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.30x = 7,550.49 × 1,747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.30x = 13,193,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,801.73/5,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.78

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