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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.68, 7,805.57 and 1,740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.68, 7,805.57 and 1,740.93 is: 2,611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.68 : 7,805.57 = 1,740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.68/7,805.57 = 1,740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.68x = 7,805.57 × 1,740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.68x = 13,588,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,588,950.98/5,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.41

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