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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.82, 8,022.40 and 1,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.82, 8,022.40 and 1,885.26 is: 2,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.82 : 8,022.40 = 1,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.82/8,022.40 = 1,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.82x = 8,022.40 × 1,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.82x = 15,124,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,309.82/5,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.60

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