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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.52, 7,835.85 and 1,938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.52, 7,835.85 and 1,938.54 is: 2,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.52 : 7,835.85 = 1,938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.52/7,835.85 = 1,938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.52x = 7,835.85 × 1,938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.52x = 15,190,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,190,108.66/5,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.91

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