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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.48, 8,033.64 and 2,890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.48, 8,033.64 and 2,890.84 is: 4,335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.48 : 8,033.64 = 2,890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.48/8,033.64 = 2,890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.48x = 8,033.64 × 2,890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.48x = 23,223,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,967.86/5,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.68

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