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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.33, 7,581.33 and 1,935.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.33, 7,581.33 and 1,935.21 is: 2,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.33 : 7,581.33 = 1,935.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.33/7,581.33 = 1,935.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.33x = 7,581.33 × 1,935.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.33x = 14,671,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671,465.63/5,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.18

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