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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.59, 7,605.90 and 1,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.59, 7,605.90 and 1,949.87 is: 2,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.59 : 7,605.90 = 1,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.59/7,605.90 = 1,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.59x = 7,605.90 × 1,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.59x = 14,830,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,830,535.25/5,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.39

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