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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.38, 7,576.25 and 1,930.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.38, 7,576.25 and 1,930.33 is: 2,896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.38 : 7,576.25 = 1,930.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.38/7,576.25 = 1,930.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.38x = 7,576.25 × 1,930.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.38x = 14,624,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,662.66/5,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.33

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