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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.61, 7,573.23 and 1,928.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.61, 7,573.23 and 1,928.47 is: 2,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.61 : 7,573.23 = 1,928.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.61/7,573.23 = 1,928.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.61x = 7,573.23 × 1,928.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.61x = 14,604,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,746.86/5,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.25

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