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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.83, 7,570.28 and 1,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.83, 7,570.28 and 1,759.91 is: 2,639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.83 : 7,570.28 = 1,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.83/7,570.28 = 1,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.83x = 7,570.28 × 1,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.83x = 13,323,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,323,034.80/5,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.88

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