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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.55, 7,553.93 and 1,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.55, 7,553.93 and 1,747.76 is: 2,621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.55 : 7,553.93 = 1,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.55/7,553.93 = 1,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.55x = 7,553.93 × 1,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.55x = 13,202,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,410.19/5,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.84

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