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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.98, 7,566.39 and 1,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.98, 7,566.39 and 1,755.06 is: 2,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.98 : 7,566.39 = 1,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.98/7,566.39 = 1,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.98x = 7,566.39 × 1,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.98x = 13,279,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,468.43/5,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.78

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