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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.02, 8,010.99 and 1,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.02, 8,010.99 and 1,878 is: 2,816.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.02 : 8,010.99 = 1,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.02/8,010.99 = 1,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.02x = 8,010.99 × 1,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.02x = 15,044,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,639.22/5,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.81

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