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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.42, 8,036.42 and 1,895.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.42, 8,036.42 and 1,895.67 is: 2,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.42 : 8,036.42 = 1,895.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.42/8,036.42 = 1,895.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.42x = 8,036.42 × 1,895.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.42x = 15,234,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,390.82/5,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.08

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