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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.30, 7,551.52 and 1,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.30, 7,551.52 and 1,747.49 is: 2,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.30 : 7,551.52 = 1,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.30/7,551.52 = 1,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.30x = 7,551.52 × 1,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.30x = 13,196,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,205.68/5,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.26

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