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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.57, 8,019.42 and 1,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.57, 8,019.42 and 1,883.45 is: 2,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.57 : 8,019.42 = 1,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.57/8,019.42 = 1,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.57x = 8,019.42 × 1,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.57x = 15,104,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,167.18/5,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.08

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