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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.68, 7,592.96 and 1,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.68, 7,592.96 and 1,984 is: 2,975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.68 : 7,592.96 = 1,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.68/7,592.96 = 1,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.68x = 7,592.96 × 1,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.68x = 15,064,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064,432.64/5,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.00

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