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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.41, 7,533.62 and 1,902.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.41, 7,533.62 and 1,902.37 is: 2,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.41 : 7,533.62 = 1,902.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.41/7,533.62 = 1,902.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.41x = 7,533.62 × 1,902.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.41x = 14,331,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,732.68/5,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.13

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