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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.38, 7,575.64 and 1,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.38, 7,575.64 and 1,931.82 is: 2,897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.38 : 7,575.64 = 1,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.38/7,575.64 = 1,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.38x = 7,575.64 × 1,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.38x = 14,634,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634,772.86/5,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.76

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