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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.70, 7,612.12 and 1,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.70, 7,612.12 and 1,955.50 is: 2,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.70 : 7,612.12 = 1,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.70/7,612.12 = 1,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.70x = 7,612.12 × 1,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.70x = 14,885,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,500.66/5,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.70

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