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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.42, 7,552.98 and 1,747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.42, 7,552.98 and 1,747.74 is: 2,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.42 : 7,552.98 = 1,747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.42/7,552.98 = 1,747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.42x = 7,552.98 × 1,747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.42x = 13,200,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,645.27/5,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.08

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