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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.58, 7,573.19 and 1,928.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.58, 7,573.19 and 1,928.45 is: 2,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.58 : 7,573.19 = 1,928.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.58/7,573.19 = 1,928.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.58x = 7,573.19 × 1,928.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.58x = 14,604,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,518.26/5,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.22

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