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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.20, 8,026.86 and 1,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.20, 8,026.86 and 1,889 is: 2,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.20 : 8,026.86 = 1,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.20/8,026.86 = 1,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.20x = 8,026.86 × 1,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.20x = 15,162,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,738.54/5,352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.99

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