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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.62, 7,553.52 and 1,748.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.62, 7,553.52 and 1,748.82 is: 2,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.62 : 7,553.52 = 1,748.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.62/7,553.52 = 1,748.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.62x = 7,553.52 × 1,748.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.62x = 13,209,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,746.85/5,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.26

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