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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.35, 7,577.82 and 1,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.35, 7,577.82 and 1,934.51 is: 2,899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.35 : 7,577.82 = 1,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.35/7,577.82 = 1,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.35x = 7,577.82 × 1,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.35x = 14,659,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,330.68/5,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.77

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