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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.57, 7,545.69 and 1,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.57, 7,545.69 and 1,912.64 is: 2,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.57 : 7,545.69 = 1,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.57/7,545.69 = 1,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.57x = 7,545.69 × 1,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.57x = 14,432,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432,150.79/5,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.18

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