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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.02, 7,998.84 and 1,869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.02, 7,998.84 and 1,869 is: 2,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.02 : 7,998.84 = 1,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.02/7,998.84 = 1,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.02x = 7,998.84 × 1,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.02x = 14,949,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949,831.96/5,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.78

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