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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.39, 7,575.61 and 1,763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.39, 7,575.61 and 1,763.49 is: 2,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.39 : 7,575.61 = 1,763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.39/7,575.61 = 1,763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.39x = 7,575.61 × 1,763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.39x = 13,359,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359,512.48/5,050.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.24

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