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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.94, 7,538.42 and 1,908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.94, 7,538.42 and 1,908.14 is: 2,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.94 : 7,538.42 = 1,908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.94/7,538.42 = 1,908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.94x = 7,538.42 × 1,908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.94x = 14,384,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,384,327.82/5,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.88

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