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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.96, 7,510.80 and 1,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.96, 7,510.80 and 1,887.84 is: 2,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.96 : 7,510.80 = 1,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.96/7,510.80 = 1,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.96x = 7,510.80 × 1,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.96x = 14,179,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,188.67/5,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.03

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