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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.67, 7,514.73 and 1,889.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.67, 7,514.73 and 1,889.57 is: 2,835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.67 : 7,514.73 = 1,889.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.67/7,514.73 = 1,889.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.67x = 7,514.73 × 1,889.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.67x = 14,199,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,570.79/5,008.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.00

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