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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.62, 8,030.49 and 1,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.62, 8,030.49 and 1,888.44 is: 2,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.62 : 8,030.49 = 1,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.62/8,030.49 = 1,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.62x = 8,030.49 × 1,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.62x = 15,165,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165,098.54/5,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.68

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