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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.93, 8,041.94 and 1,850.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.93, 8,041.94 and 1,850.48 is: 2,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.93 : 8,041.94 = 1,850.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.93/8,041.94 = 1,850.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.93x = 8,041.94 × 1,850.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.93x = 14,881,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,399.67/5,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.90

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