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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.50, 7,510.02 and 1,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.50, 7,510.02 and 1,926.50 is: 2,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.50 : 7,510.02 = 1,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.50/7,510.02 = 1,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.50x = 7,510.02 × 1,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.50x = 14,468,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468,053.53/5,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.01

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