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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.52, 8,036.28 and 1,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.52, 8,036.28 and 1,894.68 is: 2,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.52 : 8,036.28 = 1,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.52/8,036.28 = 1,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.52x = 8,036.28 × 1,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.52x = 15,226,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,178.99/5,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.02

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