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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.57, 8,038.86 and 1,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.57, 8,038.86 and 1,849.67 is: 2,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.57 : 8,038.86 = 1,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.57/8,038.86 = 1,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.57x = 8,038.86 × 1,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.57x = 14,869,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869,197.98/5,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.81

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