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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.92, 7,512.24 and 1,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.92, 7,512.24 and 1,889.26 is: 2,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.92 : 7,512.24 = 1,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.92/7,512.24 = 1,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.92x = 7,512.24 × 1,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.92x = 14,192,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,562.85/5,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.46

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