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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.19, 7,998.93 and 1,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.19, 7,998.93 and 1,867.44 is: 2,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.19 : 7,998.93 = 1,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.19/7,998.93 = 1,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.19x = 7,998.93 × 1,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.19x = 14,937,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,521.84/5,330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.44

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