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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.95, 7,566.90 and 1,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.95, 7,566.90 and 1,924.89 is: 2,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.95 : 7,566.90 = 1,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.95/7,566.90 = 1,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.95x = 7,566.90 × 1,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.95x = 14,565,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,450.14/5,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.56

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