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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.26, 8,019.40 and 1,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.26, 8,019.40 and 1,883.50 is: 2,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.26 : 8,019.40 = 1,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.26/8,019.40 = 1,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.26x = 8,019.40 × 1,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.26x = 15,104,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,539.90/5,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.25

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