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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.66, 8,039.20 and 1,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.66, 8,039.20 and 1,895.91 is: 2,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.66 : 8,039.20 = 1,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.66/8,039.20 = 1,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.66x = 8,039.20 × 1,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.66x = 15,241,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,568.34/5,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.29

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