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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.97, 8,045.67 and 1,900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.97, 8,045.67 and 1,900.22 is: 2,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.97 : 8,045.67 = 1,900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.97/8,045.67 = 1,900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.97x = 8,045.67 × 1,900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.97x = 15,288,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288,532.99/5,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.76

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