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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.02, 7,981.61 and 1,858.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.02, 7,981.61 and 1,858.27 is: 2,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.02 : 7,981.61 = 1,858.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.02/7,981.61 = 1,858.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.02x = 7,981.61 × 1,858.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.02x = 14,831,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,986.41/5,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.43

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