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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.48, 7,514.10 and 1,891.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.48, 7,514.10 and 1,891.58 is: 2,836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.48 : 7,514.10 = 1,891.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.48/7,514.10 = 1,891.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.48x = 7,514.10 × 1,891.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.48x = 14,213,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,483.71/5,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.75

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