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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.50, 7,601.58 and 1,947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.50, 7,601.58 and 1,947.48 is: 2,920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.50 : 7,601.58 = 1,947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.50/7,601.58 = 1,947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.50x = 7,601.58 × 1,947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.50x = 14,803,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,803,925.02/5,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.77

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