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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.67, 7,834.83 and 1,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.67, 7,834.83 and 1,935.97 is: 2,903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.67 : 7,834.83 = 1,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.67/7,834.83 = 1,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.67x = 7,834.83 × 1,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.67x = 15,167,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,968.99/5,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.14

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