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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.81, 7,579.70 and 1,723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.81, 7,579.70 and 1,723.39 is: 2,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.81 : 7,579.70 = 1,723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.81/7,579.70 = 1,723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.81x = 7,579.70 × 1,723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.81x = 13,062,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,779.18/5,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.25

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