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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.78, 7,624.08 and 1,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.78, 7,624.08 and 1,963.47 is: 2,945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.78 : 7,624.08 = 1,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.78/7,624.08 = 1,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.78x = 7,624.08 × 1,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.78x = 14,969,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,652.36/5,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.17

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