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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.25, 7,592.72 and 1,939.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.25, 7,592.72 and 1,939.21 is: 2,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.25 : 7,592.72 = 1,939.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.25/7,592.72 = 1,939.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.25x = 7,592.72 × 1,939.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.25x = 14,723,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,878.55/5,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.71

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