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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.97, 7,563.31 and 1,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.97, 7,563.31 and 1,923.32 is: 2,884.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.97 : 7,563.31 = 1,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.97/7,563.31 = 1,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.97x = 7,563.31 × 1,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.97x = 14,546,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,679.49/5,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.55

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