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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.60, 8,038.85 and 1,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.60, 8,038.85 and 1,848.33 is: 2,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.60 : 8,038.85 = 1,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.60/8,038.85 = 1,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.60x = 8,038.85 × 1,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.60x = 14,858,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,438.38/5,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.82

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