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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.92, 7,636.98 and 1,804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.92, 7,636.98 and 1,804.92 is: 2,706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.92 : 7,636.98 = 1,804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.92/7,636.98 = 1,804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.92x = 7,636.98 × 1,804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.92x = 13,784,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784,137.94/5,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.53

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