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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.38, 8,031.63 and 1,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.38, 8,031.63 and 1,889.20 is: 2,833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.38 : 8,031.63 = 1,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.38/8,031.63 = 1,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.38x = 8,031.63 × 1,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.38x = 15,173,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,355.40/5,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.82

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