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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.62, 7,555.10 and 1,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.62, 7,555.10 and 1,752.28 is: 2,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.62 : 7,555.10 = 1,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.62/7,555.10 = 1,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.62x = 7,555.10 × 1,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.62x = 13,238,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,670.40/5,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.92

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