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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.97, 7,955.12 and 1,745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.97, 7,955.12 and 1,745.03 is: 2,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.97 : 7,955.12 = 1,745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.97/7,955.12 = 1,745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.97x = 7,955.12 × 1,745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.97x = 13,881,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,881,887.64/5,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.76

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