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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.25, 7,633.64 and 1,974.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.25, 7,633.64 and 1,974.29 is: 2,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.25 : 7,633.64 = 1,974.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.25/7,633.64 = 1,974.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.25x = 7,633.64 × 1,974.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.25x = 15,070,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,971.08/5,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.59

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