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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.63, 7,566.70 and 1,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.63, 7,566.70 and 1,926.52 is: 2,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.63 : 7,566.70 = 1,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.63/7,566.70 = 1,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.63x = 7,566.70 × 1,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.63x = 14,577,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,358.74/5,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.11

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