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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.48, 8,036.06 and 1,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.48, 8,036.06 and 1,848.28 is: 2,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.48 : 8,036.06 = 1,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.48/8,036.06 = 1,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.48x = 8,036.06 × 1,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.48x = 14,852,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,888.98/5,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.33

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