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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.88, 7,546.50 and 1,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.88, 7,546.50 and 1,954.20 is: 2,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.88 : 7,546.50 = 1,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.88/7,546.50 = 1,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.88x = 7,546.50 × 1,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.88x = 14,747,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747,370.30/5,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.62

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