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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.95, 7,572.77 and 1,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.95, 7,572.77 and 1,930.42 is: 2,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.95 : 7,572.77 = 1,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.95/7,572.77 = 1,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.95x = 7,572.77 × 1,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.95x = 14,618,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,618,626.66/5,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.23

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