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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.43, 7,551.65 and 1,747.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.43, 7,551.65 and 1,747.53 is: 2,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.43 : 7,551.65 = 1,747.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.43/7,551.65 = 1,747.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.43x = 7,551.65 × 1,747.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.43x = 13,196,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,734.92/5,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.30

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