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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.76, 7,581.77 and 1,935.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.76, 7,581.77 and 1,935.05 is: 2,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.76 : 7,581.77 = 1,935.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.76/7,581.77 = 1,935.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.76x = 7,581.77 × 1,935.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.76x = 14,671,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671,056.45/5,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.42

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