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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.48, 7,640.24 and 1,973.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.48, 7,640.24 and 1,973.79 is: 2,960.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.48 : 7,640.24 = 1,973.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.48/7,640.24 = 1,973.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.48x = 7,640.24 × 1,973.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.48x = 15,080,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,200.34/5,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.11

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