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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.92, 7,996.04 and 1,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.92, 7,996.04 and 1,869.28 is: 2,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.92 : 7,996.04 = 1,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.92/7,996.04 = 1,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.92x = 7,996.04 × 1,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.92x = 14,946,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,946,837.65/5,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.22

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