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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.40, 7,564.26 and 1,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.40, 7,564.26 and 1,752.70 is: 2,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.40 : 7,564.26 = 1,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.40/7,564.26 = 1,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.40x = 7,564.26 × 1,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.40x = 13,257,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257,840.68/5,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.80

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