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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.64, 7,558.80 and 1,753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.64, 7,558.80 and 1,753.03 is: 2,627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.64 : 7,558.80 = 1,753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.64/7,558.80 = 1,753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.64x = 7,558.80 × 1,753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.64x = 13,250,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,803.16/5,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.75

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