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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.50, 8,045.52 and 1,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.50, 8,045.52 and 1,901.02 is: 2,851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.50 : 8,045.52 = 1,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.50/8,045.52 = 1,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.50x = 8,045.52 × 1,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.50x = 15,294,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,694.43/5,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.63

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