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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.83, 7,553.60 and 1,747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.83, 7,553.60 and 1,747.93 is: 2,622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.83 : 7,553.60 = 1,747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.83/7,553.60 = 1,747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.83x = 7,553.60 × 1,747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.83x = 13,203,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,164.05/5,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.37

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