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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.61, 7,582.73 and 1,767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.61, 7,582.73 and 1,767.63 is: 2,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.61 : 7,582.73 = 1,767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.61/7,582.73 = 1,767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.61x = 7,582.73 × 1,767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.61x = 13,403,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403,452.19/5,054.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.73

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