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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.91, 7,607.40 and 1,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.91, 7,607.40 and 1,741.27 is: 2,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.91 : 7,607.40 = 1,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.91/7,607.40 = 1,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.91x = 7,607.40 × 1,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.91x = 13,246,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246,537.40/5,073.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.72

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