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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.36, 7,551.64 and 1,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.36, 7,551.64 and 1,747.56 is: 2,621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.36 : 7,551.64 = 1,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.36/7,551.64 = 1,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.36x = 7,551.64 × 1,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.36x = 13,196,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,944.00/5,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.37

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