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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.32, 8,047.54 and 1,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.32, 8,047.54 and 1,902.20 is: 2,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.32 : 8,047.54 = 1,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.32/8,047.54 = 1,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.32x = 8,047.54 × 1,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.32x = 15,308,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,030.59/5,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.21

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