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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.39, 7,985.72 and 1,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.39, 7,985.72 and 1,858.64 is: 2,789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.39 : 7,985.72 = 1,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.39/7,985.72 = 1,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.39x = 7,985.72 × 1,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.39x = 14,842,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,578.62/5,321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.23

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