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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.43, 7,644.42 and 1,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.43, 7,644.42 and 1,975.65 is: 2,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.43 : 7,644.42 = 1,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.43/7,644.42 = 1,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.43x = 7,644.42 × 1,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.43x = 15,102,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,673.69/5,095.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.97

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