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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.28, 7,510.56 and 1,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.28, 7,510.56 and 1,889.44 is: 2,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.28 : 7,510.56 = 1,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.28/7,510.56 = 1,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.28x = 7,510.56 × 1,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.28x = 14,190,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,752.49/5,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.33

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