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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.47, 7,639.52 and 1,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.47, 7,639.52 and 1,804.68 is: 2,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.47 : 7,639.52 = 1,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.47/7,639.52 = 1,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.47x = 7,639.52 × 1,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.47x = 13,786,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,879.93/5,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.31

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