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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.94, 7,520.94 and 1,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.94, 7,520.94 and 1,892.66 is: 2,838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.94 : 7,520.94 = 1,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.94/7,520.94 = 1,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.94x = 7,520.94 × 1,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.94x = 14,234,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,544.70/5,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.43

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