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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 7,517.73 and 1,891.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 7,517.73 and 1,891.58 is: 2,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 7,517.73 = 1,891.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/7,517.73 = 1,891.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 7,517.73 × 1,891.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 14,220,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,413.30/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.02

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