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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.48, 7,515.72 and 1,889.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.48, 7,515.72 and 1,889.64 is: 2,834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.48 : 7,515.72 = 1,889.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.48/7,515.72 = 1,889.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.48x = 7,515.72 × 1,889.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.48x = 14,202,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,005.14/5,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.46

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