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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.72, 7,609.23 and 1,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.72, 7,609.23 and 1,954.14 is: 2,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.72 : 7,609.23 = 1,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.72/7,609.23 = 1,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.72x = 7,609.23 × 1,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.72x = 14,869,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,500.71/5,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.69

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