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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.84, 7,610.58 and 1,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.84, 7,610.58 and 1,995.84 is: 2,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.84 : 7,610.58 = 1,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.84/7,610.58 = 1,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.84x = 7,610.58 × 1,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.84x = 15,189,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,189,499.99/5,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.69

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