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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.81, 7,573.38 and 1,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.81, 7,573.38 and 1,763.83 is: 2,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.81 : 7,573.38 = 1,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.81/7,573.38 = 1,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.81x = 7,573.38 × 1,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.81x = 13,358,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358,154.85/5,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.75

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