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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.88, 7,581.92 and 1,935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.88, 7,581.92 and 1,935.48 is: 2,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.88 : 7,581.92 = 1,935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.88/7,581.92 = 1,935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.88x = 7,581.92 × 1,935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.88x = 14,674,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,674,654.52/5,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.34

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