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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.83, 7,580.58 and 1,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.83, 7,580.58 and 1,934.71 is: 2,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.83 : 7,580.58 = 1,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.83/7,580.58 = 1,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.83x = 7,580.58 × 1,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.83x = 14,666,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666,223.93/5,054.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.43

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