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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.68, 7,581.61 and 1,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.68, 7,581.61 and 1,935.28 is: 2,901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.68 : 7,581.61 = 1,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.68/7,581.61 = 1,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.68x = 7,581.61 × 1,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.68x = 14,672,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,538.20/5,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.04

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