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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.91, 7,634.62 and 1,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.91, 7,634.62 and 1,974.95 is: 2,960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.91 : 7,634.62 = 1,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.91/7,634.62 = 1,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.91x = 7,634.62 × 1,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.91x = 15,077,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,949.66/5,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.58

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