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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055, 7,577.29 and 1,934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055, 7,577.29 and 1,934.27 is: 2,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055 : 7,577.29 = 1,934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055/7,577.29 = 1,934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055x = 7,577.29 × 1,934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055x = 14,656,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656,524.73/5,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.41

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