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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.34, 8,046.23 and 1,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.34, 8,046.23 and 1,900.59 is: 2,851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.34 : 8,046.23 = 1,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.34/8,046.23 = 1,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.34x = 8,046.23 × 1,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.34x = 15,292,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,619.20/5,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.32

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