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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.83, 7,555.21 and 1,958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.83, 7,555.21 and 1,958.83 is: 2,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.83 : 7,555.21 = 1,958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.83/7,555.21 = 1,958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.83x = 7,555.21 × 1,958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.83x = 14,799,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,348.22/5,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.23

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