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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.48, 8,038.64 and 1,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.48, 8,038.64 and 1,849.84 is: 2,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.48 : 8,038.64 = 1,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.48/8,038.64 = 1,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.48x = 8,038.64 × 1,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.48x = 14,870,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,870,197.82/5,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.04

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