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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.45, 7,858.19 and 1,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.45, 7,858.19 and 1,953.23 is: 2,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.45 : 7,858.19 = 1,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.45/7,858.19 = 1,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.45x = 7,858.19 × 1,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.45x = 15,348,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,842.69/5,243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.24

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