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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.63, 7,575.40 and 1,763.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.63, 7,575.40 and 1,763.79 is: 2,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.63 : 7,575.40 = 1,763.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.63/7,575.40 = 1,763.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.63x = 7,575.40 × 1,763.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.63x = 13,361,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361,414.77/5,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.49

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