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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.13, 7,557.35 and 1,753.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.13, 7,557.35 and 1,753.79 is: 2,629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.13 : 7,557.35 = 1,753.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.13/7,557.35 = 1,753.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.13x = 7,557.35 × 1,753.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.13x = 13,253,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,958.30/5,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.17

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