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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.48, 7,803.72 and 1,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.48, 7,803.72 and 1,740 is: 2,610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.48 : 7,803.72 = 1,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.48/7,803.72 = 1,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.48x = 7,803.72 × 1,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.48x = 13,578,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,578,472.80/5,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.00

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