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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.40, 7,562.13 and 1,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.40, 7,562.13 and 1,752.19 is: 2,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.40 : 7,562.13 = 1,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.40/7,562.13 = 1,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.40x = 7,562.13 × 1,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.40x = 13,250,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,263.09/5,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.29

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