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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.83, 7,555.10 and 1,748.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.83, 7,555.10 and 1,748.93 is: 2,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.83 : 7,555.10 = 1,748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.83/7,555.10 = 1,748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.83x = 7,555.10 × 1,748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.83x = 13,213,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213,341.04/5,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.87

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