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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.65, 7,564.64 and 1,752.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.65, 7,564.64 and 1,752.95 is: 2,630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.65 : 7,564.64 = 1,752.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.65/7,564.64 = 1,752.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.65x = 7,564.64 × 1,752.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.65x = 13,260,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,260,435.69/5,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.18

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