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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.56, 7,546.32 and 1,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.56, 7,546.32 and 1,952.80 is: 2,929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.56 : 7,546.32 = 1,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.56/7,546.32 = 1,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.56x = 7,546.32 × 1,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.56x = 14,736,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,453.70/5,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.39

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