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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.68, 7,559.34 and 1,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.68, 7,559.34 and 1,752.96 is: 2,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.68 : 7,559.34 = 1,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.68/7,559.34 = 1,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.68x = 7,559.34 × 1,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.68x = 13,251,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251,220.65/5,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.29

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