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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.52, 7,553.92 and 1,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.52, 7,553.92 and 1,955.84 is: 2,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.52 : 7,553.92 = 1,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.52/7,553.92 = 1,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.52x = 7,553.92 × 1,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.52x = 14,774,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,258.89/5,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.01

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