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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.58, 7,627.58 and 1,967.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.58, 7,627.58 and 1,967.03 is: 2,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.58 : 7,627.58 = 1,967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.58/7,627.58 = 1,967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.58x = 7,627.58 × 1,967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.58x = 15,003,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003,630.71/5,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.23

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