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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.93, 7,580.49 and 1,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.93, 7,580.49 and 1,934.54 is: 2,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.93 : 7,580.49 = 1,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.93/7,580.49 = 1,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.93x = 7,580.49 × 1,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.93x = 14,664,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,723.22/5,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.93

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