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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.91, 7,652.67 and 1,987.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.91, 7,652.67 and 1,987.01 is: 2,978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.91 : 7,652.67 = 1,987.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.91/7,652.67 = 1,987.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.91x = 7,652.67 × 1,987.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.91x = 15,205,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,893.55/5,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.68

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