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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.22, 8,043.03 and 1,897.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.22, 8,043.03 and 1,897.74 is: 2,847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.22 : 8,043.03 = 1,897.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.22/8,043.03 = 1,897.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.22x = 8,043.03 × 1,897.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.22x = 15,263,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,579.75/5,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.57

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