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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.86, 7,672.64 and 1,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.86, 7,672.64 and 1,994.79 is: 2,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.86 : 7,672.64 = 1,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.86/7,672.64 = 1,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.86x = 7,672.64 × 1,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.86x = 15,305,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,295.57/5,115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.74

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