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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.70, 8,045.25 and 1,899.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.70, 8,045.25 and 1,899.95 is: 2,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.70 : 8,045.25 = 1,899.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.70/8,045.25 = 1,899.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.70x = 8,045.25 × 1,899.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.70x = 15,285,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,532.51/5,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.35

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