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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.68, 8,028.22 and 1,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.68, 8,028.22 and 1,886.94 is: 2,831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.68 : 8,028.22 = 1,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.68/8,028.22 = 1,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.68x = 8,028.22 × 1,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.68x = 15,148,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,769.45/5,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.72

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