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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.26, 8,032.90 and 1,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.26, 8,032.90 and 1,892.50 is: 2,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.26 : 8,032.90 = 1,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.26/8,032.90 = 1,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.26x = 8,032.90 × 1,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.26x = 15,202,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,263.25/5,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.75

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