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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.06, 8,044.61 and 1,897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.06, 8,044.61 and 1,897.88 is: 2,846.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.06 : 8,044.61 = 1,897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.06/8,044.61 = 1,897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.06x = 8,044.61 × 1,897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.06x = 15,267,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,654.71/5,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.82

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