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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.84, 7,552.70 and 1,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.84, 7,552.70 and 1,703 is: 2,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.84 : 7,552.70 = 1,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.84/7,552.70 = 1,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.84x = 7,552.70 × 1,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.84x = 12,862,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,248.10/5,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.65

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