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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.48, 7,551.84 and 1,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.48, 7,551.84 and 1,747.68 is: 2,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.48 : 7,551.84 = 1,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.48/7,551.84 = 1,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.48x = 7,551.84 × 1,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.48x = 13,198,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,199.73/5,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.56

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