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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.85, 7,549.62 and 1,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.85, 7,549.62 and 1,914.20 is: 2,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.85 : 7,549.62 = 1,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.85/7,549.62 = 1,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.85x = 7,549.62 × 1,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.85x = 14,451,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,482.60/5,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.86

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