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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.54, 7,567.38 and 1,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.54, 7,567.38 and 1,761.82 is: 2,639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.54 : 7,567.38 = 1,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.54/7,567.38 = 1,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.54x = 7,567.38 × 1,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.54x = 13,332,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,361.43/5,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.79

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