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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.92, 7,592.02 and 1,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.92, 7,592.02 and 1,982.52 is: 2,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.92 : 7,592.02 = 1,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.92/7,592.02 = 1,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.92x = 7,592.02 × 1,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.92x = 15,051,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,331.49/5,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.03

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