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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.32, 7,613.44 and 1,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.32, 7,613.44 and 1,955.26 is: 2,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.32 : 7,613.44 = 1,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.32/7,613.44 = 1,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.32x = 7,613.44 × 1,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.32x = 14,886,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886,206.85/5,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.48

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