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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.92, 7,593.52 and 1,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.92, 7,593.52 and 1,983.52 is: 2,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.92 : 7,593.52 = 1,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.92/7,593.52 = 1,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.92x = 7,593.52 × 1,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.92x = 15,061,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,898.79/5,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.53

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