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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.08, 8,016.36 and 1,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.08, 8,016.36 and 1,881.32 is: 2,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.08 : 8,016.36 = 1,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.08/8,016.36 = 1,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.08x = 8,016.36 × 1,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.08x = 15,081,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,338.40/5,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.06

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