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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.20, 8,022.44 and 1,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.20, 8,022.44 and 1,790.75 is: 2,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.20 : 8,022.44 = 1,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.20/8,022.44 = 1,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.20x = 8,022.44 × 1,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.20x = 14,366,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366,175.48/5,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.17

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