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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.95, 7,541.06 and 1,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.95, 7,541.06 and 1,908.04 is: 2,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.95 : 7,541.06 = 1,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.95/7,541.06 = 1,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.95x = 7,541.06 × 1,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.95x = 14,388,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388,644.12/5,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.30

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