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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.62, 7,575.73 and 1,930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.62, 7,575.73 and 1,930.50 is: 2,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.62 : 7,575.73 = 1,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.62/7,575.73 = 1,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.62x = 7,575.73 × 1,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.62x = 14,624,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624,960.88/5,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.67

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