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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.58, 7,503.87 and 1,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.58, 7,503.87 and 1,922.42 is: 2,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.58 : 7,503.87 = 1,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.58/7,503.87 = 1,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.58x = 7,503.87 × 1,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.58x = 14,425,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,589.77/5,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.63

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