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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.72, 7,525.17 and 1,898.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.72, 7,525.17 and 1,898.19 is: 2,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.72 : 7,525.17 = 1,898.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.72/7,525.17 = 1,898.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.72x = 7,525.17 × 1,898.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.72x = 14,284,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,223.54/5,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.32

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