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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.97, 7,812.56 and 1,923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.97, 7,812.56 and 1,923.45 is: 2,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.97 : 7,812.56 = 1,923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.97/7,812.56 = 1,923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.97x = 7,812.56 × 1,923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.97x = 15,027,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,058.91/5,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.74

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