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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.93, 7,997.54 and 1,870.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.93, 7,997.54 and 1,870.29 is: 2,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.93 : 7,997.54 = 1,870.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.93/7,997.54 = 1,870.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.93x = 7,997.54 × 1,870.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.93x = 14,957,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,709.74/5,334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.73

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