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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.40, 7,988.10 and 1,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.40, 7,988.10 and 1,862.20 is: 2,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.40 : 7,988.10 = 1,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.40/7,988.10 = 1,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.40x = 7,988.10 × 1,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.40x = 14,875,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875,439.82/5,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.30

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