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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.35, 8,045.38 and 1,853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.35, 8,045.38 and 1,853.69 is: 2,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.35 : 8,045.38 = 1,853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.35/8,045.38 = 1,853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.35x = 8,045.38 × 1,853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.35x = 14,913,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913,660.00/5,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.66

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