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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.06, 7,510.92 and 1,888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.06, 7,510.92 and 1,888.39 is: 2,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.06 : 7,510.92 = 1,888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.06/7,510.92 = 1,888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.06x = 7,510.92 × 1,888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.06x = 14,183,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,546.22/5,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.14

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